Invasive Streptococcal Infection Diagnosed with Group A Beta Hemolytic Streptococcus Positivity in Throat Culture

Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus is one of the most important infectious agents leading to both direct damage to organs, and to various cross-reactions with body antigens. One of these forms, manifested by the defeat of subcortical ganglia, is PANDAS syndrome. This paper describes the international criteria and clarifies the differences between this disorder and other forms of brain damage. Paper also describes the clinical case of PANDAS syndrome in a 7-year-old child.

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Determination of anti-streptolysin – O titer in suspected cases of streptococcal infection

IP International Journal of Medical Microbiology and Tropical Diseases ◽

10.18231/j.ijmmtd.2021.057 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 279-282

Author(s):

Shweta R Sharma ◽

Rounak Chahal ◽

Anshuman Srivastava ◽

Umar Farooq ◽

Sudhir Singh ◽

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Keyword(s):

Streptococcal Infection ◽

Early Stage ◽

Research Centre ◽

Blood Samples ◽

Hemolytic Streptococcus ◽

Streptolysin O ◽

Beta Hemolytic Streptococcus ◽

Group A ◽

Infective Agent

The Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus has remained a major human infective agent for hundreds of years. Group 'A' beta hemolytic streptococcus related ailment and sequelae keep on affecting general public and national economy as they mostly influence kids and youthful grown-ups. Current research aimed to determination of anti-streptolysin –o titer in suspected cases of streptococcal infection. : Determination of anti-Streptolysin-O (ASO) titer in suspected cases of streptococcal infection. The measurement of ASO levels was done by semi-quantitative analyzer analyzer on photometric and colorimetric systems. 107 blood samples were taken in our study. This study was conduct in serological section of microbiology department of Teerthanker Mahaveer Hospital & research centre Moradabad. A total 107 samples were tested in this study. Of these, 23(21.5%) were found to be positive for the presence of ASO having titre of >200IU/mL. This study will be useful to evaluate utility of sero-diagnosis in our catering population and found useful in early diagnosis and treatment of these pathogens. Treatment can be initiated at an early stage leading to reduction in complications and associated mortality.

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A group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus: actual problems of the present and prospects of its solution

SOVREMENNAYA PEDIATRIYA ◽

10.15574/sp.2015.66.32 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 32-36 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

L.S. Ovcharenko ◽

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A.A. Vertegel ◽

T.G. Andrienko ◽

N.V. Zhikhareva ◽

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Keyword(s):

Hemolytic Streptococcus ◽

Beta Hemolytic Streptococcus ◽

Group A

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Group A Beta Hemolytic Streptococcus and Rheumatic Fever in Miami, Fla.: 8-Month Bacteriological and Serologic Study

Public Health Reports (1896-1970) ◽

10.2307/4589511 ◽

1956 ◽

Vol 71 (8) ◽

pp. 745 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Murray M. Streitfeld ◽

Milton S. Saslaw ◽

Simon D. Doff

Keyword(s):

Rheumatic Fever ◽

Hemolytic Streptococcus ◽

Beta Hemolytic Streptococcus ◽

Group A

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Group A β-Hemolytic Streptococcal Balanitis: It May Be More Common Than You Think

PEDIATRICS ◽

10.1542/peds.88.1.154 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 88 (1) ◽

pp. 154-156

Author(s):

NICHOLAS C. KYRIAZI ◽

CYNTHIA L. COSTENBADER

Keyword(s):

Sexual Abuse ◽

Streptococcal Infection ◽

Hemolytic Streptococcus ◽

Depth Study ◽

Group A

Group A β-hemolytic Streptococcus can cause balanitis in prepubertal males, and its incidence is probably greater than previously reported in the pediatric literature. We suggest the routine inclusion of a GABHS-selective culture in any case where a discharge or irritation is present on the glans or foreskin, especially if a recent streptococcal infection has been documented, whether on not sexual abuse is being considered. Finally, we hope to stimulate interest for further in-depth study of balanitis caused by GABHS.

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