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