Multiple vertebral osteomyelitis with meningitis caused by group B streptococci -A case report – *
Group B streptococci is a common cause of human neonate bacteremia and meningitis, which are usually spread vaginally during delivery. Group B streptococcal vertebral osteomyelitis is rare in adults and normally associated with a contiguous infection (such as skin, lung or urinary tract infections) or surgery. Such adult patients often have a chronic disease. Until now there have been no adult cases of Group B streptococcal vertebral osteomyelitis reported in Japan. We describe a 56-ycar-old man who had multiple vertebral osteomyelitis with bacteremia and meningitis. He suffers from impaired glucose tolerance and alcoholism. This case is the first reported adult case of Group B streptococcal vertebral osteomyelitis in Japan. (Accepted on February 13. 1999) Kawasaki Igakkaishi 25 ( 1 ) : 55-61. 1999
