Problem
Streptococcus infection
Nature:
Streptococcus is a group of bacteria which can infect humans, producing a range of mild to deadly illnesses, for instance during World War II, they caused toxic shock and destroyed muscle and flesh. Generally, Streptococcus can be easily controlled with penicillin.
Incidence:
There are 80 strains of Streptococcus, of which a few predominate in the population at any one time. In 1994, about 12 people died of a streptococcus invasion, and severe infections appeared around the world.
Incidence in the USA is around 10,000 to 15,000 non-fatal cases per year, and the pattern of incidence is thought to be cyclic, with peaks every few years. About one third of all women will be infected by this bacterium at some time in their lifetime, but often they have no symptoms. The group B Streptococcus bacterium is a leading cause of death among newborn infants in the USA. It infects around 8,000 babies each year, killing about 500 and leaving the rest with severe brain damage from meningitis.
Broader Problems:
SepsisBacterial disease Narrower Problems:
Porcine streptococcal infections Aggravates:
Mastitis in animalsAcute endocarditisBacterial vaginitisBacterial meningitisBacterial pneumoniaGlomerulonephritisRheumatic feverToxic shock syndromeNecrotizing fasciitisMyosistisErysipelasCellulitisImpetigoScarlet feverPharyngitisStrep throatSinusitis References:
Read, Stanley E and Zabriskie, John B: Streptococcal Diseases and the Immune ResponseSkinner, F A and Quesnel, L B: Streptococci Subject(s):
Biosciences → BacteriologyMedicine → Pathology
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST