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	<b>Groupb> A Streptococcal Infections, NIAID Fact Sheet
		<b>Groupb> A streptococcal (strep) infections are caused by <b>groupb> A streptococcus, a bacterium responsible for a variety of health problems.
		<b>Groupb> A strep germs are the most common cause of both conditions.
		The infection is spread by direct contact with wounds or sores or nasal discharge from an infected person.
	www.niaid.nih.gov /factsheets/strep.htm (1769 words)

	Introduction: <b>Groupb> A Streptococcal Infections - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Prevalence and Incidence of <b>Groupb> A Streptococcal Infections
		- Prevalence and Incidence of <b>Groupb> A Streptococcal Infections
		<b>Groupb> A Streptococcal Infections: <b>Groupb> A streptococcus is a bacterium often found in the throat and on the skin.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /g/group_a_streptococcal_infections/intro.htm (435 words)

	<b>Groupb> A streptococcal infection - Medical Encyclopedia for Nursing Students
		<b>Groupb> B streptococci cause most streptococcal infections in newborns and maternal post-labor/delivery infections.
		The <b>groupb> A streptococcus bacterium is responsible for most cases of streptococcal illness.
		Scarlet fever is a streptococcal infection that occurs most often in association with a sore throat and rarely with impetigo or other streptococcal infections.
	www.nursingstudy.com /encyclopedia/Group_A_streptococcal_infection.html (1424 words)

	eMedicine - Streptococcal Infection, <b>Groupb> A : Article by Mark R Schleiss, MD
		Because the isolation or identification of <b>groupb> A streptococci from a throat swab does not distinguish between a person with acute streptococcal infection and a person who is a streptococcal carrier, the best evidence of an antecedent streptococcal infection is a serologic response to the organism.
		Necessary procedures for the management of the diverse nature of <b>groupb> A streptococcal infections may include endotracheal intubation, thoracocentesis, lumbar puncture, abscess or skin aspiration, and even surgical debridement of devitalized tissue.
		Streptococcal upper respiratory tract infections in infants and toddlers instead may be characterized by low-grade fever, anorexia, and a thick purulent nasal discharge (so-called streptococcosis).
	www.emedicine.com /ped/topic2702.htm (8651 words)

	American Family Physician: <b>Groupb> A streptococcal infection in children under age three
		<b>Groupb> A Streptococcal Infection in Children Under Age Three The clinical syndrome of <b>Groupb> A streptococcal infection of the upper respiratory tract in children younger than three years of age is poorly understood.
		<b>Groupb> A Beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection was diagnosed in 35 children (4.6 percent).
		In contrast to children who were ill for other reasons, children with <b>Groupb> A Beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection were significantly more likely to have had contact at home with someone with recent or current streptococcal illness and to have two or more siblings in the home.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3225/is_n4_v39/ai_7630111 (496 words)

	Healthopedia.com - <b>Groupb> A Streptococcal Infections (GAS Infection)
		<b>Groupb> A streptococcal infections are caused by a <b>groupb> of bacteria in the streptococcus family.
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		<b>Groupb> A streptococcal, or GAS, bacteria are often found on the skin and in the throat of healthy individuals.
	www.healthopedia.com /group-a-streptococcal-infections (304 words)

	<b>Groupb> G Streptococcal Infections in Kittens
		The abdominal cavity of a Sphynx kitten that died from acute septic peritonitis due to streptococcal infection.
		Kittens with streptococcal infections may die suddenly with no symptoms of illness and no visible lesions.
		The highest incidence of infection is in kittens from the first litter born to a young queen (under 2 years).
	catvet.homestead.com /Strep.html (889 words)

	Topic CDC Bacterial, Mycotic Diseases
		<b>Groupb> B streptococcus (GBS) is a type of bacterium that causes illness in newborn babies, pregnant women, the elderly, and adults with other illnesses, such as diabetes or liver disease.
		GBS infections in both newborns and adults are usually treated with antibiotics (e.g., penicillin or ampicillin) given through a vein.
		GBS is the most common cause of sepsis (blood infection) and meningitis (infection of the fluid and lining surrounding the brain) in newborns.
	www.cdc.gov /ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/groupbstrep_g.htm (1039 words)

	Neonatal <b>groupb> B streptococcal infection in South Bedfordshire, 1993-1998 -- Beardsall et al. 82 (3): 205 -- Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition
		Neonatal <b>groupb> B streptococcal infection in South Bedfordshire, 1993-1998 -- Beardsall et al.
		Prevention of perinatal <b>groupb> B streptococcal disease: a public health perspective.
		<b>Groupb> B streptococci (GBS) are an important cause of disease in newborn infants.
	fn.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/82/3/F205 (1912 words)

	Invasive <b>Groupb> A Streptococcal Infection and Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug Use Among Children With Primary Varicella -- Lesko et al. 107 (5): 1108 -- Pediatrics
		Peterson CL, Vugia DJ, Meyers HB, Risk factors for invasive <b>groupb> A streptococcal infections in children with varicella: a case-control study.
		Davies HD, McGeer A, Schwartz B, Invasive <b>groupb> A streptococcal infections in Ontario, Canada.
		Brogan TV, Nizet V, Waldhausen JHT, Rubens CE, Clarke WR <b>Groupb> A streptococcal necrotizing fasciitis complicating primary varicella: a series of fourteen patients.
	pediatrics.aappublications.org /cgi/content/full/107/5/1108 (5968 words)

	<b>Groupb> B Strep (GBS)
		Correlation of maternal antibody deficiency with susceptibility to neonatal <b>groupb> B streptococcal infection.
		We investigated the role of maternal antibody in neonatal <b>Groupb> B streptococcal infection with a radioactive antigen-binding assay employing a purified polysaccharide antigen with both Type III and <b>Groupb> B determinants.
		The rate of <b>Groupb> B streptococcus blood infections in premature newborns fell by nearly three-quarters during the 1990's, probably because more women in labor took antibiotics to keep from passing the bacteria on to their babies during delivery, the researchers said.
	www.gentlebirth.org /archives/gbs.html (7723 words)

	Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med -- Abstract: Risk Factors Associated With Ampicillin-Resistant Infection in Newborns in the Era of <b>Groupb> B Streptococcal Prophylaxis, June 2004, Rentz et al. 158 (6): 556
		infection in the era of routine <b>groupb> B streptococcal prophylaxis.
		Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med -- Abstract: Risk Factors Associated With Ampicillin-Resistant Infection in Newborns in the Era of <b>Groupb> B Streptococcal Prophylaxis, June 2004, Rentz et al.
		Risk Factors Associated With Ampicillin-Resistant Infection in Newborns in the Era of <b>Groupb> B Streptococcal Prophylaxis
	archpedi.ama-assn.org /cgi/content/abstract/158/6/556 (332 words)

	BBC NEWS Health 'The medics treated Max as we flew'
		His mother Nicola is convinced that without CATS specialist input, that her young son, who had <b>Groupb> B streptococcal infection would not have survived the week.
		<b>Groupb> Strep B can lead to the potentially fatal blood poisoning condition sepsis, which can kill between 10 and 20% of premature babies who develop it and about 5 to 10% of full-term babies.
		The consultant phoned the Children's Acute Transport Service (CATS) and a specialist team of medics were flown to Norwich from GOSH to assess and treat Max and get him to one of their intensive care beds.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/health/4727253.stm (831 words)

	streptococcus: <b>Groupb> A Streptococcal Infections
		Antibiotic resistance: relationship to persistence of <b>Groupb> A streptococci in the upper respiratory tract.(<b>Groupb> A Streptococcal Infections: Proceedings of a Conference Held January 20-22, 1995, in Tampa, Florida) (Pediatrics)
		Necrotizing fasciitis is a quickly spreading infection of the flesh and muscle caused by toxins released by a strain of <b>Groupb> A streptococcal bacteria that have been invaded by
		Recent epidemiology of <b>Groupb> A streptococcal infections in North America and abroad: an overview.(<b>Groupb> A Streptococcal Infections: Proceedings of a Conference Held January 20-22, 1995, in Tampa, Florida) (Pediatrics)
	www.infoplease.com /ce6/sci/A0861332.html (346 words)

	NGC - NGC Summary
		There is fair evidence (level II-1 and II-2) that universal screening for <b>groupb> B streptococcal colonization at 35-37 weeks' gestation followed by selective intrapartum chemoprophylaxis given to colonized women who have risk factors reduces the incidence of colonization and early onset infection in neonates.
		Several maternal factors increase the risk of neonatal <b>groupb> B streptococcal disease: <b>groupb> B streptococcal bacteriuria during pregnancy, gestational age <37 weeks, prolonged rupture of membranes (>18 hours), maternal intrapartum pyrexia (temperature >38 degrees C), and previous delivery of a newborn with <b>groupb> B streptococcal infection.
		The emerging resistance to erythromycin and clindamycin among <b>groupb> B streptococcal strains is of concern suggesting that the currently recommended antibiotic therapy for women with penicillin allergy may need modification.
	www.guideline.gov /summary/summary.aspx?ss=15&doc_id=3207&nbr=2433 (2185 words)

	<b>GROUPb> B STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTION
		It is an infection caused by the bacteria (germ) <b>Groupb> B Streptococcus.
		WHAT CAUSES IT <b>Groupb> B strep normally lives in the birth canal of some women and is passed from the mother to the baby during the birth.
		However, the bacteria may cause an infection in the baby.
	www.capefearvalley.com /outreach/outreach/BabyBook/Pages/GroupBStrep.htm (252 words)

	Chapter 4:Infections in Pregnancy - Maternal
		Infection is no longer a major cause of maternal or perinatal mortality in the United Kingdom, but certain maternal infections may be transmitted to the infant.
		Transmission may occur in utero, at the time of delivery or, in the case of HIV, during breast feeding and may be the cause of congenital anomaly and/or fetal or perinatal infection(i).
		The risk of congenital varicella syndrome secondary to maternal infection in pregnancy (before 20 weeks gestation) is approximately 2%.
	hebw.uwcm.ac.uk /maternal/chapter4.html (1588 words)

	ABC News: Health Tip: <b>Groupb> B Strep and Pregnant Women
		A <b>groupb> B streptococcal infection is the most common cause of sepsis (blood infection) and meningitis (infection of the fluid and lining around the brain) in newborns.
		A swab of the vagina and rectum when a woman is 35 to 37 weeks pregnant can show whether she is a carrier for <b>groupb> B strep.
		For pregnant women whose tests are positive, antibiotics given during labor can prevent transmission of <b>groupb> B strep to their newborns.
	abcnews.go.com /Health/Healthology/story?id=196069 (206 words)

	Int. J. Epidemiol. -- Sign In Page
		Prenatal screening for <b>groupb> B streptococcal infection: gaps in the evidence
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	ije.oupjournals.org /cgi/content/full/33/1/2 (173 words)

	Severe <b>groupb> A streptococcal infection and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome -- Baxter and McChesney 47 (11): 1129 -- Canadian Journal of Anesthesia
		Severe <b>groupb> A streptococcal infection and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome -- Baxter and McChesney 47 (11): 1129 -- Canadian Journal of Anesthesia
		Severe <b>groupb> A streptococcal infection and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome
		(IVIG) and <b>groupb> A streptococcus, (GAS); and <b>groupb> A streptococcus and
	www.cja-jca.org /cgi/content/abstract/47/11/1129 (341 words)

	Post-streptococcal arthritis
		Interest in various aspects of <b>groupb> A streptococcal infection has been rekindled recently as a result of changing trends in both its suppurative and post-infection complications.
		In particular, some authorities believe that the risk of carditis mandates the use of prophylactic antimicrobial therapy, like that recommended for patients with a history of ARF, to prevent <b>groupb> A streptococcal reinfection.
		Although clinical criteria help differentiate these disorders, the diagnosis of PSA hinges on the correct identification of patients with preceding <b>groupb> A streptococcal infection.
	www.cps.ca /english/statements/ID/id95-05.htm (341 words)

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		Dermatlas: Online Dermatology Image Library dermatology image,streptococcal infection, perianal,streptoccal infection, vaginal,streptococcal infection, perianal,cellulitis, perianal,streptococcal infection, perianal,dermatitis, diaper
		<b>Groupb> A beta-hemolytic streptococcal screens from his throat and anus were positive, and symptoms and rash resolved on 3 weeks of oral amoxicillin therapy.
		Complications related to streptococcal infections (nephritis, rheumatic fever, guttate psoriasis) can coexist.
	dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu /derm/result.cfm?Diagnosis=-413984079 (341 words)

	Antimicrobial Prevention of Early-onset <b>Groupb> B Streptococcal Sepsis: Estimates of Risk Reduction Based on a Critical Literature Review -- Benitz et al. 103 (6): 78 -- Pediatrics
		Yancey MK, Duff P An analysis of the cost-effectiveness of selected protocols for the prevention of neonatal <b>groupb> B streptococcal infection.
		Antimicrobial Prevention of Early-onset <b>Groupb> B Streptococcal Sepsis: Estimates of Risk Reduction Based on a Critical Literature Review -- Benitz et al.
		infection is established before delivery, because symptoms are
	www.pediatrics.org /cgi/content/full/103/6/e78 (341 words)

	<b>Groupb> B Strep (GBS)
		Correlation of maternal antibody deficiency with susceptibility to neonatal <b>groupb> B streptococcal infection.
		Forty-six patients (8%) had bacteriuria, including 14 with <b>groupb> B streptococcal infection; <b>groupb> B streptococci (GBS) were exceeded in frequency only by Escherichia coli.
		The rate of <b>Groupb> B streptococcus blood infections in premature newborns fell by nearly three-quarters during the 1990's, probably because more women in labor took antibiotics to keep from passing the bacteria on to their babies during delivery, the researchers said.
	www.gentlebirth.org /archives/gbs.html (7723 words)

	eMedicine - Streptococcal Infection, <b>Groupb> A : Article by Mark R Schleiss, MD
		Necessary procedures for the management of the diverse nature of <b>groupb> A streptococcal infections may include endotracheal intubation, thoracocentesis, lumbar puncture, abscess or skin aspiration, and even surgical debridement of devitalized tissue.
		Surgical Care: Necessary procedures for management of the diverse nature of <b>groupb> A streptococcal infections may include endotracheal intubation, thoracocentesis, lumbar puncture, abscess or skin aspirate, prompt surgical drainage and even surgical debridement of devitalized tissue, fasciotomy, or amputation (see Medical Care).
		Streptococcal cellulitis is an acute rapidly spreading infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue, which can follow burns, wounds, surgical incisions, varicella infection, and mild trauma.
	www.emedicine.com /ped/topic2702.htm (7723 words)

	<b>Groupb> G Streptococcal Infections in Kittens
		Kittens with streptococcal infections may die suddenly with no symptoms of illness and no visible lesions.
		If the cause of the infection is not immediately known, antibiotics with coverage of both gram-negative and gram-positive organisms should be chosen (enrofloxacin [Baytril] 5 mg/kg plus cephalexin [Keflex] 22 mg/kg, once daily if under 2 weeks of age).
		The most important routes of infection are the mouth and the umbilical cord.
	www.catvet.homestead.com /Strep.html (7723 words)

	DBMD - <b>Groupb> A Streptococcal (GAS) Disease - General Information
		This may occur when a person has sores or other breaks in the skin that allow the bacteria to get into the tissue, or when the person’s ability to fight off the infection is decreased because of chronic illness or an illness that affects the immune system.
		Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), causes blood pressure to drop rapidly and organs (e.g., kidney, liver, lungs) to fail.
		Ill persons, such as those who have strep throat or skin infections, are most likely to spread the infection.
	www.cdc.gov /ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/groupastreptococcal_g.htm (7723 words)

	IdeS, a novel streptococcal cysteine proteinase with unique specificity for immunoglobulin G -- von Pawel-Rammingen et al. 21 (7): 1607 -- The EMBO Journal
		Ashbaugh,C.D. and Wessels,M.R. (2001) Absence of a cysteine proteinase effect on bacterial virulence in two murine models of human invasive <b>groupb> A streptococcal infection.
		Bisno,A.L. and Stevens,D.L. (1996) Streptococcal infections of skin and soft tissues.
		Chaussee,M.S., Phillips,E.R. and Ferretti,J.J. (1997) Temporal production of streptococcal erythrogenic toxin B (streptococcal cysteine proteinase) in response to nutrient depletion.
	embojournal.npgjournals.com /cgi/content/full/21/7/1607 (7723 words)

	Streptococcal Toxic-Shock Syndrome
		Current concepts in the pathogenesis of invasive streptococcal infection are also presented, with emphasis on the interaction between <b>groupb> A Streptococcus virulence factors and host defense mechanisms.
		Thus, the loss of certain penicillin-binding proteins during stationary-phase growth in vitro may be responsible for the inoculum effect observed in vivo and may account for the failure of penicillin in treatment of both experimental and human cases of severe streptococcal infection.
		In this paper, the clinical and demographic features of streptococcal bacteremia, myositis, and necrotizing fasciitis are presented and compared to those of streptococcal toxic-shock syndrome.
	www.cdc.gov /ncidod/EID/vol1no3/stevens.htm (7723 words)

	<b>Groupb> A Streptococcal Infections, NIAID Fact Sheet
		<b>Groupb> A streptococcal (strep) infections are caused by <b>groupb> A streptococcus, a bacterium responsible for a variety of health problems.
		Most people do not get <b>groupb> A strep infections from casual contact with others, but a crowded environment like a dormitory, school, or an institutional setting such as a nursing home can make it easier for the bacteria to spread.
		Most sore throats are caused by viral infections, however, and antibiotics are useless against them.
	www.niaid.nih.gov /factsheets/strep.htm (7723 words)

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