Rapid identification of group A streptococcus as the cause of necrotizing fasciitis.
Ann Emerg Med
; 28(2): 227-30, 1996 Aug.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-8759591
ABSTRACT
Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus pyogenes (GAS) causes a spectrum of highly aggressive, invasive infections. We report two cases of necrotizing fasciitis in which GAS was identified as the presumptive causative organism with the use of the standard rapid streptococcal diagnostic kit. We believe the rapid test kits may be a useful adjunct in the diagnosis and treatment of this catastrophic illness and may play a role in limiting the spread of infection.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Streptococcus pyogenes
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Fasciitis, Necrotizing
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Ann Emerg Med
Year:
1996
Document type:
Article
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