Long-term Risk of Epilepsy Following Invasive Group B Streptococcus Disease in Neonates in Denmark
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.9507
Abstract: Key Points Question Is neonatal invasive Group B Streptococcus (iGBS) sepsis or meningitis associated with increased risk of epilepsy? Findings This cohort study of children born in Denmark from 1997 through 2017 found children diagnosed… read more here.
Keywords: invasive group; risk; risk epilepsy; group streptococcus ... See more keywords
A large outbreak of invasive Group B Streptococcus Sequence Type 283 infection linked to physical contact of freshwater fish
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DOI: 10.1017/s0950268825100186
Abstract: Abstract Invasive Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection caused by the highly virulent Sequence Type 283 (ST283) strain has been linked to consumption of raw freshwater fish. In late summer 2024, enhanced surveillance in Hong Kong… read more here.
Keywords: freshwater fish; invasive group; sequence type; infection ... See more keywords
Right minithoracotomy and resternotomy approach in patients undergoing a redo mitral valve procedure.
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DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivab228
Abstract: OBJECTIVES A minimally invasive approach via a thoracotomy is an alternative in challenging redo cardiac procedures. Our goal was to present our early postoperative experience with minimally invasive cardiac surgery via a right minithoracotomy (minimally… read more here.
Keywords: valve; invasive group; mitral valve; minimally invasive ... See more keywords
Low but Increasing Prevalence of Reduced Beta-lactam Susceptibility Among Invasive Group B Streptococcal Isolates, US Population-Based Surveillance, 1998-2018.
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa634
Abstract: Background Invasive group B Streptococcus (iGBS) isolates with mutations in the pbp2x gene that encodes penicillin binding protein 2x can have reduced beta-lactam susceptibility (RBLS) when susceptible by Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) criteria.… read more here.
Keywords: rbls; reduced beta; susceptibility; surveillance ... See more keywords
Effectiveness and Safety of Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Persons Exposed to Cases of Invasive Group A Streptococcal Disease: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofac244
Abstract: Abstract Among close contacts of patients with invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) infection, the benefits and harms of chemoprophylaxis are uncertain. We conducted a systematic review of studies that reported on persons who, after being… read more here.
Keywords: group streptococcal; antibiotic prophylaxis; invasive group; systematic review ... See more keywords
Unexpected Increase in Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections in Children After Respiratory Viruses Outbreak in France: A 15-Year Time-Series Analysis
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofad188
Abstract: Abstract In a 15-year pediatric time-series analysis, we showed a rise of invasive Group A streptococcal (iGAS) infections since October 2022, mainly involving pleural empyema, simultaneously to a respiratory virus outbreak. Physicians should be aware… read more here.
Keywords: year; group streptococcal; time series; invasive group ... See more keywords
Characterization of invasive Group B Streptococcus isolates from Western Australian infants, 2004-2020.
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DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.001822
Abstract: Background. Invasive Group B Streptococcus (GBS; Streptococcus agalactiae) remains a leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality. Intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) has been implemented in many countries with a reduction in early-onset disease, but an… read more here.
Keywords: invasive group; time; western australian; infants 2004 ... See more keywords
Have reducing tonsillectomy rates in England led to increasing incidence of invasive Group A Streptococcus infections in children?
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DOI: 10.1111/coa.13095
Abstract: To determine whether there is a correlation between falling tonsillectomy numbers and increasing numbers of tonsillitis admissions and invasive Group A β‐haemolytic streptococcus (iGAS) infection in children aged 14 and under in England. read more here.
Keywords: rates england; reducing tonsillectomy; group; invasive group ... See more keywords
Invasive group B streptococcal infections in Western Australia, 2000–2018
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DOI: 10.1111/imj.16611
Abstract: Neonatal and puerperal sepsis are major manifestations of invasive group B streptococcal (Streptococcus agalactiae; iGBS) infections. International data indicate the importance of iGBS infections among non‐pregnant adults. read more here.
Keywords: streptococcal infections; western australia; invasive group; group streptococcal ... See more keywords
Invasive Group A Streptococcus infections in children during the post-pandemic period: results from a multicenter study in Italy
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DOI: 10.1186/s13052-025-02103-7
Abstract: Group A Streptococcus causes pediatric infections from mild to severe forms. Since late 2022, invasive cases have increased in Europe, possibly due to reduced post-COVID-19 immunity, more respiratory virus circulation, and emergence of virulent strains.… read more here.
Keywords: invasive group; group; infection; streptococcus infections ... See more keywords
Patients with emm1/T1 serotype invasive group A streptococci infections demonstrated more renal failure than patients with other serotypes: perhaps we should consider some confounders
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DOI: 10.1186/s13054-020-03180-2
Abstract: We read with great interest the article by Björck et al. who concluded that in their study of critically ill patients with invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) infections, emm1/T1 was the most dominant serotype and… read more here.
Keywords: renal failure; emm1 serotype; failure patients; patients serotypes ... See more keywords