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Purulent conjunctivitis caused by group B streptococci
Zentralblatt Fur Bakteriologie, Parasitenkunde, Infektionskrankheiten Und Hygiene. Erste Abteilung Originale. Reihe A: Medizinische Mikrobiologie Und Parasitologie
|April 1, 1977
Abstract:
To the already known pathological pictures caused by group B streptococci, mucopurulent conjunctivitis is added. Clinical pictures in adult and children are described shortly. Bacteriological findings are added. Pharyngeal streptococci of the same group found in some cases in people nearby, may be incriminated as the source of infection of conjunctiva.
Insights
Group B streptococci can cause mucopurulent conjunctivitis in adults and children. Nearby pharyngeal infections may be the source of this new streptococcal eye infection.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Group B streptococci (GBS) are known pathogens causing various infections.
- Ophthalmic infections caused by GBS have not been widely documented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report mucopurulent conjunctivitis as a novel pathological manifestation of Group B streptococci infection.
- To describe the clinical and bacteriological findings associated with GBS-induced conjunctivitis in pediatric and adult patients.
Main Methods:
- Clinical case descriptions of affected adult and child patients.
- Bacteriological analysis to identify the causative agent.
- Epidemiological investigation to identify potential sources of infection.
Main Results:
- Mucopurulent conjunctivitis was identified as a new pathological picture associated with GBS.
- Clinical presentations in both adult and pediatric populations were detailed.
- Bacteriological confirmation of GBS in conjunctival samples was established.
Conclusions:
- Group B streptococci are implicated in causing mucopurulent conjunctivitis.
- Pharyngeal GBS infections in close contacts may serve as the source for conjunctival infections.
- This expands the spectrum of diseases caused by GBS, highlighting the need for awareness in ophthalmic settings.