Meningitis Caused by < b > < i > Streptococcus agalactiae < /i > < /b > after Professional Tooth Cleaning: First Case

We report the first case of meningitis caused byStreptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus; GBS) after professional tooth cleaning in a previously healthy patient. GBS is a common commensal of the human gastrointestinal and vaginal flora. Although occurrence in the oral flora is unusual, oral transmission and thus occurrence can be assumed.Case Rep Neurol 2019;11:1 –3

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Source: Case Reports in Neurology - January 13, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research