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Occurrence of beta-hemolytic streptococcus group G in school children and sick children
P Nunthapisud1, S Sililertpanrana, K Tatiyakavee
1National Streptococcal Reference Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Insights
Group G Streptococcus was frequently found in throat cultures from low-income school children and hospitalized sick children. This finding highlights the prevalence of this specific Streptococcus group in pediatric populations.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
Background:
- Streptococcus group G is a pathogen that can cause various infections.
- Understanding its prevalence in different populations is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the occurrence of Streptococcus group G in throat cultures.
- To investigate prevalence in school children from low socioeconomic status and sick children in a hospital setting.
Main Methods:
- Throat cultures were collected from the target pediatric populations.
- Cultures were analyzed for the presence of Streptococcus group G and beta-hemolytic Streptococci.
Main Results:
- Streptococcus group G was identified in 44% of school children.
- A high occurrence of 91.5% was observed in sick children presenting at the hospital.
- These figures represent cases positive for beta-hemolytic Streptococci.
Conclusions:
- Streptococcus group G shows a significant prevalence in pediatric populations, particularly among sick children.
- The findings suggest a need for awareness and diagnostic consideration of Group G Streptococcus in these groups.
Abstract:
We studied the occurrence of Streptococcus group G in throat cultures obtained from school children of poor socioeconomic status and in sick children brought to our hospital. The results revealed a high occurrence of group G Streptococci (44% and 91.5% respectively) in cases positive for beta-hemolytic Streptococci.