Some signs and symptoms of early

 

 

 

 

 

infection
You get an infection when viruses, bacteria, fungi or other tiny organisms get into your body. These bugs are so tiny that you can't see them without a microscope. For example, an infection in your airways causes the common cold. And an infection in your skin can cause rashes such as athlete's foot.

 

 

 

 

 

infection in newborn babies are:

 

 

 

 

 

Source:
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
Preventing group B streptococcus (GBS) infection in newborn babies: information for you.
January 2007. Available at http://www.rcog.org.uk/index.asp?PageID=1400 (accessed on 3 February 2009).

 

 

 

 

 

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Source:
Shet A, Ferrieri P.
Neonatal and maternal group B streptococcal infections: a comprehensive review.
Indian Journal of Medical Research. 2004; 120: 141-150.

 

 

 

 

 

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Source:
Turow J, Spitzer AR.
Group B streptococcal infection early onset disease controversies in prevention guidelines, and management strategies for the neonate.
Clinical Pediatrics. 2000; 39: 317-326.

 

 

 

 

 

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Late-onset infections happen between seven days and two months after birth. But most babies become ill in the first month.

 

 

 

 

 

Source:
Shet A, Ferrieri P.
Neonatal and maternal group B streptococcal infections: a comprehensive review.
Indian Journal of Medical Research. 2004; 120: 141-150.

 

 

 

 

 

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Some signs and symptoms of late infection in newborn babies are:

Babies who get a late-onset infection are less likely to have difficulty breathing. But they're much more likely to have an infection of the fluid and lining around the brain (known as

 

 

 

 

 

meningitis
If you have a swelling in the thin layers of tissue that surround your brain and your spinal cord, it's called meningitis. It's most often caused by an infection with certain kinds of bacteria or viruses. Meningitis can give you a severe headache and a stiff neck. And you may find it difficult to keep your eyes open in the light. Meningitis is a life-threatening disease. If you have these symptoms, you should get to a hospital right away.

 

 

 

 

 

meningitis).

It's very important that you get medical help right away if you think that your baby is sick. Group B streptococcus infection is serious, and your baby may become very ill very quickly.

 

 

 

 

 

Source:
Turow J, Spitzer AR.
Group B streptococcal infection early onset disease controversies in prevention guidelines, and management strategies for the neonate.
Clinical Pediatrics. 2000; 39: 317-326.

 

 

 

 

 

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Source:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Group B strep disease: frequently asked questions.
April 2008. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/groupBstrep (accessed on 4 February 2009).

 

 

 

 

 

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