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Group C streptococcal bacteremia: a case report from India.
Srujana Mohanty1, Arti Kapil, Manoranjan Mohapatra
1Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Summary
Group C streptococcal bacteremia is rare in humans, typically affecting the elderly. This case highlights a fatal outcome in a 10-year-old male with aplastic anemia despite penicillin treatment.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Group C streptococci commonly infect animals and rarely cause human bacteremia.
- Human infections are typically observed in elderly individuals with severe comorbidities.
Observation:
- A case of Group C streptococcal bacteremia caused by Streptococcus equisimilis.
- The patient was a 10-year-old male with a history of aplastic anemia.
Findings:
- This represents the sole reported instance of Group C streptococcal bacteremia at the reporting hospital.
- Despite appropriate penicillin therapy, the patient experienced a fatal outcome.
Implications:
- This case underscores the potential severity of Streptococcus equisimilis infections, even in younger patients.
- It highlights the need for vigilance in diagnosing and managing Group C streptococcal bacteremia, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.