Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3376009 | Journal of Infection | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryThroughout the 1980s, a progressive increase in the incidence of Streptococcus pyogenes-related invasive infections has occurred. It has been suggested that a host-related immunogenetic background, as well as bacterial virulence factors may play an important role in the outcome of streptococcal infections. Here, we present the first case of pancarditis in the literature caused by direct bacterial invasion due to a new emm-type 12 allele of S. pyogenes in an immunocompetent patient. The pathogenesis of this invasive infection, as well as predictors of poor prognosis are discussed.
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Authors
Gülşen Özkaya, Ali Shorbagi, Zekeriya Ülger, Arzu Saglam, Melda Aybar, Yeşim Çetinkaya Şardan, Ömrüm Uzun,