Group B streptococcal meningitis complicating elective abortion: report of 2 cases.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The incidence of invasive disease due to Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus [GBS]) in adults is on the rise; however, meningitis in adults due to GBS remains rare. We report 2 cases of GBS meningitis complicating elective abortion, 1 of which was a septic incomplete abortion. Only 1 case of bacterial meningitis complicating elective abortion has been reported previously.
Medical subject headings
- Abortion, Septic
- Meningitis, Bacterial
- Streptococcal Infections
- Streptococcus agalactiae