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Group G streptococcus

C U Tuazon

    The American Journal of the Medical Sciences
    |March 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Beta hemolytic streptococci, Lancefield group G can cause serious infections like septicemia and endocarditis. Prompt intravenous penicillin treatment led to recovery in three diverse patient cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology
    • Cardiology

    Background:

    • Beta-hemolytic streptococci, Lancefield group G are increasingly recognized as human pathogens.
    • Serious infections caused by this group can manifest in various clinical settings.

    Observation:

    • Case 1: Septicemia with possible endocarditis in a patient with laryngeal carcinoma.
    • Case 2: Septic arthritis in a previously healthy child.
    • Case 3: Endocarditis in an adult without pre-existing valvular heart disease.

    Findings:

    • All three patients presented with severe infections attributed to beta-hemolytic streptococci, Lancefield group G.
    • Successful treatment was achieved in all cases using intravenous penicillin.
    • The patients demonstrated complete recovery following antibiotic therapy.

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    Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of identifying beta-hemolytic streptococci, Lancefield group G for appropriate management.
    • Emphasizes the clinical and microbiologic significance of this pathogen in serious infections.
    • Suggests intravenous penicillin as an effective treatment for these infections.