Vertical transmission of Gardnerella vaginalis is rare but may be associated with neonatal morbidity and mortality. We present a febrile neonate who was diagnosed with enteroviral meningitis and had a concomitant urinary tract infection (UTI) with G. vaginalis. Our case highlights the need to investigate for both bacterial and viral pathogens in neonates who present with possible serious infection.
Lee et al. (Mon,) studied this question.