Patient's question:
The child has been feeling a bit lacking in energy during this time. I initially thought it might be a fever, so I gave the child some cold medicine. However, the child is still not feeling any better now, and it seems to be a bit feverish. What kind of assistance is needed: Hello, how is Group B Streptococcus infection in newborns treated?Doctor's answer:
Symptoms of meningitis, such as fever, coma, nausea, and tense fontanelle, may also include septicemic arthritis, cellulitis, osteomyelitis, and asymptomatic bacteremia.Medication: The treatment for GBS meningitis involves penicillin at a dose of 300,000 U/kg per day and ampicillin (ampicillin) at 300 mg/kg per day. After 48 hours of treatment, if the cerebrospinal fluid still shows bacteria (90% are sterile within 36 hours), and bacterial growth persists, some authors recommend continuing treatment with penicillin (or ampicillin) plus gentamicin for 2 to 3 weeks. Alternatively, it may indicate subdural effusion, brain abscess, ventriculitis, or purulent thrombosis of the dural sinuses.