Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcal Meningoencephalitis with Unilateral Hemiparesis / 소아감염
Korean Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
; : 210-214, 2009.
Article
em Ko
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-55868
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WPRO
ABSTRACT
Group A streptococcus (GAS) rarely causes meningoencephalitis in children without risk factors. A previously healthy 8 year-old child presented with lethargy, high fever, and vomiting. The clinical course was unusual including intractable seizures, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), and left hemiparesis in spite of the appropriate and timely administration of antibiotics and corticosteroids. The microbiologic studies revealed that the pathogen was susceptible to penicillin and GAS M18 strains. This case showed the importance of the GAS vaccine in addition to appropriate antibiotics.
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Assunto principal:
Paresia
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Penicilinas
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Convulsões
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Streptococcus
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Vômito
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Fatores de Risco
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Corticosteroides
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Coagulação Intravascular Disseminada
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Letargia
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Febre
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Child
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Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Article