In a message dated 97-03-28 08:10:12 EST, you write:
<< Could this baby have hemolytic beta-strep sepsis possibly acquired from
 mom's breast infection? >>

I don't remember how old baby is, but both of them could have a
hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infection.  I know of a local hospital in
which if Moms get mastitis early, it is considered a nosocomial inf. and
predisposing factors tracked by inf. control dept.
Laurie Wheeler, Rnc, Mn, Ibclc
Violet LA