[Epidemiology and clinical features of Streptococcus pyogenes bacteremia in Cartagena (Murcia, Spain)]. / Epidemiología y características clínicas de los episodios de bacteriemia por Streptococcus pyogenes en Cartagena (Murcia).
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin
; 31(7): 448-50, 2013.
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in Es
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| ID: mdl-23523030
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
A gradual increase in severe cases due to Streptococcus pyogenes or Streptococcus beta-hemolytic group A (SGA), has been detected in the last few decades.METHODS:
Retrospective study of bacteremia due to S.pyogenes detected between January 2009 and January 2013 in Cartagena. The annual incidence for severe bacteremia has been estimated.RESULTS:
Thirteen cases of SGA bacteremia were recorded. The incidence increased from 0.37 in 2009 to 2.5 cases/100,000 inhabitants in 2012. The predominant focus was skin and soft tissue infections (53%). Early mortality was 20%.CONCLUSION:
Severe streptococcal disease is rare, but affects individuals with good functional status, and is associated with a high mortality.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Streptococcal Infections
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Streptococcus pyogenes
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Bacteremia
Type of study:
Incidence_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
Es
Journal:
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin
Journal subject:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
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MICROBIOLOGIA
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article