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Disseminated emm Type 12 Group A Streptococcus and Review of Invasive Disease

Disseminated emm Type 12 Group A Streptococcus and Review of Invasive Disease AMERICAN JOURNAL OF THE MEDICAL SCIENCES Heeke, A. L., Blumberg, H. M., Perry, J. M., Weiss, D. S., Crispell, E. K., Satola, S. W., Salinas, J. L. 2015; 350 (5): 429-431

Abstract

The authors present a case of invasive group A Streptococcus (GAS) in a previously healthy 63-year-old male complicated by trans-esophageal echocardiogram negative endocarditis, septic arthritis, and multiple cerebral septic emboli. Despite antibiotics and drainage of his largest brain abscess, the patient expired. This case highlights the potential mortality from invasive GAS disease. Included is a review of current literature regarding invasive GAS that addresses its presentation, prevalence, virulence and treatment.

View details for DOI 10.1097/MAJ.0000000000000400

View details for Web of Science ID 000364325600020

View details for PubMedID 25723882