Streptococcal infections

Streptococcal infections have been found to be reduced when sunlight regularly reaches the skin. In 1929, Dr. Ude introduced sunbathing into America for the treatment of erysipelas (a streptococcal infection of the skin).
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Group B streptococcal infections include newborn and adult forms. The adult form usually occurs after women give birth. Both newborn and adult infections are usually treated by penicillin or ampicillin.
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Todd, James. "Streptococcal Infections." In Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, ed. Richard E. Behrman. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Co., 1996.
Source: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, Published December, 2002 by the Gale Group ...
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GAS Infection (Group A Streptococcal Infections)
Group A Streptococcal Infections
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blood cultures - usually cultures are not positive with staphylococcal infections and only 50 to 60 percent of the time in streptococcal infections.
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Glomerulonephritis can be a complication of streptococcal infections, including strep throat, particularly in children ages 6 to 10. Less often, it results from other bacterial or viral infections, especially measles, mumps, mononucleosis and HIV.
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Rheumatic fever may be prevented by prompt treatment of all streptococcal infections. Cardiac damage may possibly be avoided if prophylactic measures are taken after a first attack of rheumatic fever, i.e.
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It's important to treat streptococcal infections with antibiotics to reduce the risk of rheumatic fever, which can cause aortic stenosis, from developing.
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The probable outcome is good. Nearly all symptoms resolve in one week. Treatment prevents serious complications associated with streptococcal infections.
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