Temporal alterations in concentrations of sera cytokines/chemokines in sepsis due to group B streptococcus infection in a neonate

Jpn J Infect Dis. 2008 Sep;61(5):382-5.

Abstract

Group B streptococcus (GBS) is the most common pathogen in neonates and may induce the overproduction of cytokines. To further clarify temporal alterations in the levels of various cytokines/chemokines, we measured the concentrations of 16 types of these immunological responders in the serum of a neonate presenting with GBS infection. At birth, the concentrations of different cytokines/chemokines increased and that of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor remained high. Thus, these cytokines/chemokines might be associated with the pathophysiology of GBS infection.

MeSH terms

  • Cytokines / biosynthesis
  • Cytokines / blood*
  • Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor / blood
  • Humans
  • Infant, Low Birth Weight
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Sepsis / immunology*
  • Sepsis / microbiology*
  • Streptococcal Infections / immunology*
  • Streptococcal Infections / microbiology
  • Streptococcal Infections / physiopathology*
  • Streptococcus agalactiae*
  • Up-Regulation*

Substances

  • Cytokines
  • Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor