Group C streptococcal bacteremia: a case report from India.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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2004 Dec; 35(4): 877-8
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in English
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| ID: sea-34400
ABSTRACT
Group C streptococci are a common cause of infection in animals and a rare cause of bacteremia in human beings. The entity is often seen in elderly people with a severe underlying illness. We report here the only case of Group C streptococcal bacteremia reported in our hospital, caused by Streptococcus equisimilis, a beta-hemolytic Group C streptococcus. The patient was a 10-year old male with a known history of aplastic anemia. In spite of specific therapy with penicillin, the outcome was fatal.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Streptococcal Infections
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Humans
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Male
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Child
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Fatal Outcome
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Streptococcus equi
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India
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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