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  • Title: Neonatal necrotizing fasciitis of the scrotum caused by Streptococcus agalactiae.
    Author: Kuroda J, Inoue N, Satoh H, Fukuzawa R, Terakawa T, Hasegawa Y.
    Journal: Pediatr Int; 2015 Apr; 57(2):e56-8. PubMed ID: 25712264.
    Abstract:
    We herein describe the case of a 27-day-old male infant who was brought to the emergency room for intermittent crying, and swelling of the left scrotum. Based on the clinical findings, necrotizing fasciitis was suspected, and surgical intervention was successfully completed within a few hours of admission. Streptococcus agalactiae type Ia was cultured from the drained abscess, and was considered the causative pathogen. To our knowledge, this is the first report of neonatal necrotizing fasciitis caused by S. agalactiae. Prompt diagnosis and immediate surgical debridement are crucial in the initial management of this disease.
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