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Infections due to Lancefield group G streptococci
Medicine
|March 1, 1985
Summary
Group G Streptococcus is an emerging opportunistic pathogen causing diverse infections. Host factors like malignancy, alcoholism, and diabetes influence outcomes, with skin/soft-tissue infections being common.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Group G Streptococcus has emerged as a significant opportunistic and nosocomial pathogen.
- Increased prevalence is partly due to improved diagnostic methods, with commercial kits now readily available.
- Previous reviews often focused on single institutions, potentially underrepresenting the full spectrum of community-acquired infections.