[Streptococcus group C bacteremia and meningitis].
Group C streptococci are common causative agents of infections in animals, but a rare cause of bacteremia and meningitis in humans. Severe infections caused by this bacterium are associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. This article presents a case study of a young patient who suffered from bacteremia and meningitis that were caused by streptococcus group C. The clinical manifestations, prognosis and treatment options of this kind of infection are discussed.
Shani
Hagit
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Department of Medicine E, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University.
Fink
Noam
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Mouallem
Meir
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D000328:Adult; D016470:Bacteremia / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016920:Meningitis, Bacterial / Q000150:complications*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000145:classification / Q000302:isolation & purification