Literature DB >> 12953958

Household transmission of invasive group A streptococcus with necrotizing fasciitis.

Henrik K Laustrup1, Ulrik S Justesen, Court Pedersen.   

Abstract

A case of household transmission of invasive group A streptococcus with necrotizing fasciitis is presented. Antibiotic prophylaxis for close contacts in high-risk groups could be considered.

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Year:  2003        PMID: 12953958     DOI: 10.1080/00365540310010967

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Scand J Infect Dis        ISSN: 0036-5548


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Review 1.  Streptococcus pyogenes and re-emergence of scarlet fever as a public health problem.

Authors:  Samson Sy Wong; Kwok-Yung Yuen
Journal:  Emerg Microbes Infect       Date:  2012-07-11       Impact factor: 7.163

2.  Household Transmission of Group A Streptococcus Necrotizing Fasciitis.

Authors:  Michael Markowitz; Stephanie Kwan; Jonas L Matzon
Journal:  J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev       Date:  2022-08-03
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