Group C streptococcal sinusitis.
The group C streptococci have emerged as important human pathogens. A case of group C streptococcal sinusitis in a 6-year-old girl is reported and four cases of group C streptococcal sinusitis are reviewed. Age less than 18 years, central nervous system complications, and a delay in the institution of adequate therapy were features common to all five cases. Three patients were bacteremic with group C streptococci and two patients died. These cases suggest that when beta-hemolytic streptococci are isolated from sinus culture, serogrouping should be performed. When group C streptococci are identified, appropriate antimicrobial therapy should be instituted and one should be alert for suppurative intracranial complications.
Gallagher
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Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH 45229-2899.
Myer
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CM
Crone
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Benzing
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D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes / Q000472:pathogenicity
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents