Group C and G streptococci infections: Emerging challenges

From: Clinical Laboratory Science | Date: October 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

New reports of serious complications from Group C (GCS) and Group G streptococci (GGS) with probable respiratory entry have been described. Particularly interesting are cases of toxic shock-like syndrome and rheumatic fever in previously healthy patients. Serious GCS and GGS infections will be missed where selective methods for group A streptococci (GAS) only are used on throat specimens.

ABBREVIATIONS: ASO = anti-streptolysin O; BAP = blood agar plate; GAS = group A streptococci; GCS = group C streptococci; GGS = group G streptococci; OIA = optical immunoassay.

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