Group A Beta-Haemolytic Streptococcal Necrotising Fasciitis: Early Diagnosis and Clinical Features

Dermatology ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 208 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Simonart
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Necrotising Fasciitis ◽  
Group A

Necrotising fasciitis due to group A streptococci in western Norway: incidence and clinical features

The Lancet ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 344 (8930) ◽  
pp. 1111-1115 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Chelsom ◽  
A. Halstensen ◽  
J. Chelsom ◽  
T. Haga ◽  
E.A. Høiby
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Features ◽  
Necrotising Fasciitis ◽  
Group A Streptococci ◽  
Western Norway ◽  
Group A

Invasive Group A Streptococcal infections in children

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Molla Imaduddin Ahmed ◽  
Rosalind V Saunders ◽  
Srini Bandi
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Streptococcal Infections ◽  
Invasive Group ◽  
Children's Hospital ◽  
Good Outcome ◽  
Children’S Hospital ◽  
Group A

: We reviewed the clinical presentation and management of children with Invasive group A streptococcal infections admitted to our tertiary Children’s Hospital in the last eight years. Our study highlighted the varied symptomatology and management practices in children with iGAS and showed that early diagnosis and prompt initiation of appropriate antibiotics for iGAS can help in resolution of symptoms and good outcome.

Bilateral periorbital necrotising fasciitis associated with invasive group: a Streptococcus infection

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. e236800
Author(s):  
Grace Anne McCabe ◽  
Thomas Hardy ◽  
Thomas Gordon Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Group A Streptococcus ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Skin Grafting ◽  
Final Diagnosis ◽  
Necrotising Fasciitis ◽  
Invasive Group ◽  
Group A ◽  
Tissue Microscopy ◽  
Periorbital Swelling ◽  
Multidisciplinary Teamwork

A previously independent 56-year-old immunocompetent woman presented with septic shock in the setting of periorbital swelling and diffuse infiltrates on chest imaging. Blood cultures were positive for growth of group A Streptococcus (GAS). Broad spectrum antimicrobials were initiated with the inclusion of the antitoxin agent clindamycin. Necrosis of periorbital tissue was noted and surgical consultation was obtained. Débridement of both eyelids with skin grafting was performed. GAS was isolated from wound cultures and also observed on periorbital tissue microscopy. The final diagnosis was bilateral periorbital necrotising fasciitis (PONF) associated with invasive GAS infection. The patient had a prolonged intensive care unit course with input from multiple specialist teams. This case demonstrates the importance of early recognition and treatment of PONF, the profound systemic morbidity caused by these infections, and illustrates successful multidisciplinary teamwork.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Early Diagnosis of Group A β Streptococcal Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Case Report

1998 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 403-407 ◽  
Author(s):  
David B Drake ◽  
Julia A Woods ◽  
Timothy J Bill ◽  
Bradley W Kesser ◽  
Mark A Wenger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Group A

Necrotising fasciitis caused by group A streptococci in Western Norway

1994 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Chelsom ◽  
Alfred Halstensen ◽  
Tore Haga ◽  
Arne Høiby
Keyword(s):  
Necrotising Fasciitis ◽  
Group A Streptococci ◽  
Western Norway ◽  
Group A

Subacute necrotizing encephalomyelopathy (Leigh's disease)

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1977 ◽  
Vol 60 (6) ◽  
pp. 935-937
Author(s):  
David W. McCandless ◽  
William E. Hodgkin
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Postmortem Examination ◽  
Gradual Reduction ◽  
Leigh's Disease ◽  
Loss Of Appetite

Subacute necrotizing encephalomyelopathy (SNE) was first described in 1951 by Denis Leigh.1 Since then, well over 100 cases have been described, and probably as many as 100 more have been diagnosed (at postmortem examination) and not recorded. With an increased awareness of the clinical features of this disease comes an increase in early diagnosis. Such diagnosis is not easy, however, since there is a broad range of variability in symptoms and time of onset. Characteristically, most patients with SNE develop normally until about 1 year of age. the parents may note a gradual reduction in development. There is usually a loss of appetite with resultant weight loss.

scholarly journals Invasive group A, C and G streptococcal disease in western Norway: virulence gene profiles, clinical features and outcomes

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 358-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.R. Kittang ◽  
T. Bruun ◽  
N. Langeland ◽  
H. Mylvaganam ◽  
M. Glambek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Features ◽  
Virulence Gene ◽  
Invasive Group ◽  
Streptococcal Disease ◽  
Gene Profiles ◽  
Western Norway ◽  
Group A

scholarly journals Meckel’s Diverticulum with Multiple Ileal Ulcers as a Source of Massive Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage in a Three Year Old Child

2013 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 227-229
Author(s):  
Raashid Hamid ◽  
Sajad A Wani ◽  
AH Shera ◽  
Sheikh Khurshid ◽  
NA Bhat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Small Bowel ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage ◽  
Massive Bleeding ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Bleeding Per Rectum

Meckel’s Diverticulum (MD) is a frequent congenital anomaly of small bowel often difficult to diagnose. It is usually asymptomatic and can present as bleeding, obstruction and inflammation. We report a case of MD in a 3 year old male child, diagnosed by 99mTc pertechnetate scan and confirmed on laparotomy. Excised specimen revealed a large MD with multiple ileal ulcers, as a source of massive bleeding per rectum. The clinical features and need for early diagnosis and treatment are discussed. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v33i3.7802   J. Nepal Paediatr. Soc. 2013;33(3):227-229

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