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Group C and G streptococcal disease among children

Howard Faden1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Division of Infectious Diseases, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA. hfaden@upa.chob.edu

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
|November 12, 2005
PubMed

Insights

Group C and G streptococci infections are uncommon in children but can cause serious conditions like abscesses and cellulitis in adolescents. This study highlights their propensity to infect older children at typical body sites.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Bacteriology
  • Clinical Microbiology

Background:

  • Group C and G streptococci are known human pathogens, typically causing pharyngitis and skin infections.
  • While less common than Group A streptococci, these bacteria can cause invasive disease.

Observation:

  • A retrospective review identified nine children aged 12–18 years with infections caused by group C or G streptococci between 1995 and 2004.
  • Infections observed included peritonsillar abscess/cellulitis, perirectal abscess, postoperative wound infection, ruptured appendix, septic arthritis, and cellulitis/abscess.

Findings:

  • Group C and G streptococci demonstrated a propensity to cause disease in older children (adolescents).
  • The identified infections occurred at anatomical sites where these streptococci are typically found, suggesting endogenous or localized spread.

Implications:

  • These findings underscore the importance of considering group C and G streptococci in the differential diagnosis of infections in adolescents.
  • Further research may elucidate specific risk factors and optimal treatment strategies for these infections in pediatric populations.

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