Group A streptococcal infection

assessment. She is currently receiving penicillin 5000000IU IVPB per providers order because of active infection of group B streptococcus. Group B Streptococcal infection is harmless to adults, but can cause dangerous harm to newborns, and adults who suffer chronic diseases. Silvestri & in Silvestri, 2017, found the following on GBS: GBS is a leading cause of life-threatening perinatal infections. The gram positive bacterium colonizes the rectum, vagina, cervix, and urethra of pregnant and…

tract, digestive tract, oral cavity and on the skin (4). It is when defenses are weak or when Streptococcus pyogenes is able to penetrate through these defenses can it cause infectious diseases. (4). The pathogen is airborne so a person with the infection can transmit it…

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nasopharynx. The pharyngeal inhabitant Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcus (GAS)) an adapted human pathogen is a common colonizer of mucous of the mouth, nose and pharynx, is among the many pathogens that most often colonize their host asymptomatically and only occasionally cause disease. Local pharyngeal infection of GAS is manifested as pharyngitis and spread from the local site can cause the systemic diseases sepsis, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome and necrotizing fasciitis (1).…

that come into play for contracting this disease and multiple risks that can put someone at a higher chance for getting it. In addition, there are various treatment options depending on the severity of the condition and different outcomes. This infection, although rare, can be extremely helpful to a Public Health professional’s career and their goal of educating the public and spreading awareness in order to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Background Necrosis of subcutaneous tissue and fascia is…

Kidney disease is normally caused by the damage to the nephron. This damage can be caused by genetics, injury, drugs, cancer, cysts, stones, and/or infection (National Library of Medicine, 2015). Glomerulonephritis is when the glomeruli are inflamed. The disease can be acute or chronic and it can be a primary or secondary form of glomerulonephritis, depending on how the glomerulonephritis is caused (Mayo Clinic, 2014a). Nephrotic syndrome is when the urine has too much protein in it, causing the…

in antibiotics use and thus resistance as well as delays in treatment of alternate, and most importantly, deadly diagnosis. Cellulitis- Cellulitis is an acute bacterial infection causing inflammation of the epidermis, dermis and the underlying subcutaneous tissue. Proximal streaking of the skin can be seen when the infection is spread through the lymphatic tissues and is a very…

independent disease. There are many types of meningitis, and here are some of those; the (a) Viral meningitis, (b) Bacterial meningitis, (c) Meningococcal disease, (d) Pneumococcal meningitis, (e) TB or Tuberculous/Tubercular meningitis, (f) Group Streptococcal, (g) Hib meningitis, (h) Fungal meningitis and (i) the other types of meningitis. (Meningitisnoworg, 2016) Treating meningitis is based on what type of meningitis it is. First is the Viral Meningitis or Aseptic Meningitis, according to…

According to the Center for Disease Control, pneumonia is considered the leading cause of death in children less than five years old. What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection that occurs within the lungs. It is specifically an infection that occurs within the alveoli. The alveoli are part of the lungs where gas exchange occurs. When the alveoli become infected, it makes it much harder for the body to get the proper oxygen it needs (Driver, 2014). However, there is a way to reduce the…

Streptococci invade the skin or mucous membranes of the throat and an inflammatory primary lesion forms. One gets erysipelas when the bacteria enters through a cut or sore. 16. Describe the long-term complications of Group A infections. The long-term complications of Group A infections can develop within a few weeks and include rheumatic fever which is a delayed inflammatory condition of the joints, heart and subcutaneous tissues. Major issues are carditis, which is an abnormal ECG. Other…