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Group B streptococcus arthritis.

R Colebunders, E Cytryn, J P Thys

    Clinical Rheumatology
    |December 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Serious infections from group B Streptococcus (streptococcus agalactiae) are uncommon in adults. This case report details an 81-year-old with cirrhosis who developed septic arthritis caused by this bacterium, a rare occurrence previously documented only eleven times.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Rheumatology
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of neonatal infections.
    • GBS infections in adults are infrequent but can be serious, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.
    • Septic arthritis is a joint infection that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment.

    Observation:

    • An 81-year-old patient with a history of cirrhosis presented with symptoms of septic arthritis.
    • The causative pathogen identified was group B Streptococcus (streptococcus agalactiae).
    • This represents a rare clinical presentation of GBS infection in an adult patient.

    Findings:

    • The patient developed septic arthritis due to group B Streptococcus, a pathogen rarely implicated in adult joint infections.

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  • This case adds to the limited existing literature on GBS-associated arthritis in the adult population.
  • The occurrence in an elderly patient with cirrhosis highlights potential risk factors for invasive GBS disease.

    • Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider group B Streptococcus in the differential diagnosis of septic arthritis, especially in elderly patients with underlying conditions like cirrhosis.
    • Further research may be warranted to understand the epidemiology and risk factors for invasive GBS infections in non-pregnant adults.
    • Prompt recognition and management are crucial for favorable outcomes in adult GBS septic arthritis.