[Invasive Streptococcus pyogenes infection (beta-hemolytic Streptococcus of group A)].
Group A streptococcal infections are frequent and most often benign. Severe invasive infections due to this microorganism have nevertheless been reported with increasing frequency in various countries for several years. Moreover, a toxic shock-like syndrome has recently been recognized and characterized in such infections. Two cases of invasive group A streptococcal infections (one primary peritonitis and one toxic shock syndrome) are reported to increase a better understanding of this disease in the light of a review of the pertinent literature. This is hoped to contribute to better management of what is a growing problem for many physicians who are nowadays no longer familiar with the broad spectrum of group A streptococcal infections.
Division de microbiologie clinique et maladies infectieuses, Institut central des hôpitaux valaisans, Sion.
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Troillet
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Leuenberger
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de Werra
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Praz
D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000382:microbiology*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009102:Multiple Organ Failure; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000382:microbiology*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000382:microbiology*; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D013577:Syndrome
Infections invasives à Streptococcus pyogenes (streptocoque beta-hémolytique du groupe A).