Clinical Characteristics of Group G Streptococcal Bacteremia

Butt, Adeel A.; Janney, Ailleen

doi:10.1097/00019048-199801000-00009

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“…While the Streptococci species are one of the most common bacterial microorganisms involved in the disease course, group G has been noted to be a rare cause. Streptococcus beta-hemolyticus group G most commonly leads to septicemia, skin and soft tissue infections, septic arthritis, and endocarditis among many other manifestations [ 3 ]. When this microorganism is identified in the blood, especially in at-risk immunosuppressed patients, the likelihood of developing this disease significantly increases.…”

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Streptococcus Group G of Unknown Source as a Rare Cause of Endogenous Endophthalmitis

Kudayah¹,

Aconstantinesei²,

Grell³

2023

Cureus

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Endogenous endophthalmitis occurs in the setting of an intraocular infection secondary to the spread of bacterial, viral, or fungal pathogens with a high likelihood of permanent vision loss if left untreated. This case describes a 33-year-old male with numerous risk factors presenting with sudden onset of symptoms consistent with endogenous endophthalmitis secondary to Streptococcus beta-hemolyticus group G bacteremia of unknown source. He was treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics and analgesics with improvement in symptoms.

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Streptococcus Group G of Unknown Source as a Rare Cause of Endogenous Endophthalmitis

Kudayah¹,

Aconstantinesei²,

Grell³

2023

Cureus

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“…GGS infections are known to colonize and infect patients with a history of underlying malignancies. [9][10][11] From October 1986 to February 1998, only seven cases of GGS bacteremia have been documented at our institution. Bacteremias have more notably been seen in those with pre-existing edema due to a variety of causes.…”

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