Neonatal group B streptococcal septicemia

Neonatal group B streptococcal septicemia is a life-threatening, invasive bloodstream infection occurring in newborn infants (under 28 days of age) caused by *Streptococcus agalactiae*

Neonatal group B streptococcal septicemia is a life-threatening, invasive bloodstream infection occurring in newborn infants (under 28 days of age) caused by *Streptococcus agalactiae*

It primarily arises from vertical transmission during labor and delivery via aspiration of infected amniotic fluid or contact with maternal colonized vaginal secretions, though late-onset cases can also occur via postnatal community or nosocomial acquisition Pathophysiologically, the bacteria proliferate intravascularly and trigger systemic inflammatory dysregulation, presenting clinically with temperature instability, lethargy, poor feeding, respiratory distress, and rapid progression to cardio...

Pathophysiologically, the bacteria proliferate intravascularly and trigger systemic inflammatory dysregulation, presenting clinically with temperature instability, lethargy, poor feeding, respiratory distress, and rapid progression to cardiovascular collapse, septic shock, or secondary meningitis

Pathophysiologically, the bacteria proliferate intravascularly and trigger systemic inflammatory dysregulation, presenting clinically with temperature instability, lethargy, poor feeding, respiratory distress, and rapid progression to cardiovascular collapse, septic shock, or secondary meningitis