Anterior fontanel herniation in group B streptococcus meningitis in newborns. Pediatric neurology [Pediatr Neurol] Journal article

Title	Anterior fontanel herniation in group B streptococcus meningitis in newborns.
Author(s)	Cueva JP, Egel RT
Institution	Department of Pediatrics, EHS Christ Hospital and Medical Center, Oak Lawn, Illinois.
Source	Pediatr Neurol 1994 Jun; 10(4):332-4.
MeSH	Encephalocele Female Humans Infant, Newborn Intracranial Pressure Meningitis, Bacterial Prognosis Skull Streptococcal Infections Streptococcus agalactiae Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Abstract	Brain herniation at any site is a rare complication of neonatal meningitis. Two cases of anterior fontanel herniation, associated with group B beta-hemolytic streptococcus meningitis are reported. This finding is a poor prognostic sign.
Language	eng
Pub Type(s)	Case Reports Journal Article
PubMed ID	8068163

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