Abstract
A case is reported of a retropharyngeal abscess in a neonate who presented with increasing stridor since birth. Group B streptococcus was cultured from the abscess contents and the maternal birth tract.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Female
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Respiratory Sounds / etiology*
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Retropharyngeal Abscess / microbiology*
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Streptococcal Infections / complications*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods