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Re: Two siblings die of 'mysterious' disease in Sao Carlos - Invasive Strep pyogenes infection confirmed
A condition also called as 'scarlet fever'... Sic(!)
A condition also called as 'scarlet fever'... Sic(!)
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Re: Two siblings die of 'mysterious' disease in Sao Carlos - Invasive Strep pyogenes infection confirmed
Possibly, but not necessarily. I believe there are several different complications that infection with this bacteria can cause, scarlet fever being one of them. The Hong Kong scarlet fever cases were predominantly children; this was two adults in their 30s.Originally posted by Giuseppe Michieli View Post
I don't know if the "spots on the body" symptom reported here was the characteristic rash of scarlet fever, or a late illness manifestation of bacteremia and sepsis. Given that dengue and meningitis were among the initial suspicions, it might be the latter situation.Comment
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Re: Two siblings die of 'mysterious' disease in Sao Carlos - Invasive Strep pyogenes infection confirmed
So it was Toxic Shock Syndrome, not scarlet fever in this case.
And the third case has the same illness.
Print size fonteAA Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - 18h41 Updated Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - 18h41
Record bacteria reaches the interior of SP
An evolution of tonsillitis, the disease has killed two people in San Carlos, in S?o Paulo state
Editor's noticias@band.com.br
The municipal secretary of Health of S?o Carlos (SP), Marcus Vinicius, announced that a serious bacteria, evolution of tonsillitis and pharyngitis, caused the death of two brothers earlier this month in the city. A third person, a woman of 28 years, is admitted to the ICU (Intensive Care Unit), Santa Casa with the same symptoms.
According to the secretary, Andrew Brisolari, 31 Brisolari and Alessandra, 39, were with the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes.
He added that the clinical picture of this disease begins with fever, progressing in the early days, for other symptoms, which are: sore throat, body aches and skin blemishes. "In the presence of a fever with these symptoms, the person is already considered a suspect and must seek care in the UPA or the Teaching Hospital."
In the case of brothers Brisolari, the bacteria evolved into the "Toxic Shock Syndrome," also known as the "Septic Shock", which is a generalized infection. "Every body has an immune response. Not everyone has this bacteria will have a septic shock, "said Capobianco.
According to the doctor, it is necessary to highlight the population and all health professionals that this disease "is not something that comes and goes." "Sore throat is a frequent infection for humans, therefore, the epidemiological alert will not be suspended from now. We remain alert, "he said.
Marcus also reinforced that there is no evidence of new cases in the city. "Fortunately, severe cases were only those two. We have [one] more patient with the same symptoms that killed the brothers. She was discharged from the ICU on Sunday evening and is hospitalized for observation, but it goes well, "he said.Comment
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Re: Two siblings die of 'mysterious' disease in Sao Carlos - Invasive Strep pyogenes infection confirmed
28/09/2011 at 05:55 - Updated 28/09/2011 at 05:55
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An infection caused by bacteria killed brothers in Sao Carlos (SP)
The City of San Carlos (232 km SP) announced yesterday that an infection by the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes is the cause of death of the brothers Andr? Brisolari, 31, and Alessandra Brisolari, 39, held in early September. The deaths were attributed to a disease, so far, "mysterious."
Andrew died on Sept. 8 and her sister, Alessandra, the next day. According to the Health Department of S?o Carlos, the bacterium is common in humans and is directly linked to diseases such as pharyngitis.
The Secretary of Health of the city, Marcus Vinicius Francine Bizarro, said that the bacteria caused an infection, which aggravated the health situation of the brothers. Initially, the folder that the suspicious death had been caused by meningitis or dengue.
A third person was admitted to Santa Casa de S?o Carlos with the same symptoms, but has since recovered and was discharged. The tests to see if she was still with the same bacteria were not ready.Comment
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Re: Two siblings die of 'mysterious' disease in Sao Carlos - Invasive Strep pyogenes infection confirmed
Actually, looking at the reported genders and ages, the 31M in the first few posts of this thread may not be counted, so there could be four total deaths.
Date Published: 08/10/2011 11:35:52
Subject: PRO / ESP> Streptococcus pyogenes, deaths: Health Alert - Brazil (BRA)
Archive Number: 20111008.232018
Streptococcus pyogenes, DEATHS: HEALTH ALERT - BRAZIL (BRASILIA)
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A ProMED-mail news
ProMED-mail is a program of the
International Society for Infectious Diseases
Date: October 7, 2011
Source: The Day, Spain
[Edited by Jaime Torres and Jorge Gonzalez]
Health authorities said today in Brasilia on alert
following confirmation of three deaths caused by a strain
virulent bacteria pyogenes_ _Streptococcus, which spreads
easily and can cause death within days.
The third death in the last thirty days because of this
bacteria was confirmed Thursday night by the secretariat
regional health.
"This event is a risk of spreading that requires rapid
medical intervention, "the body in a note.
Last August was already registered for the same cause of death
a 11 year old girl and a 38.
The latest victim was a ten year old girl who died last
Tuesday, only five days after filing the first
symptoms, according to the statement said.
The girl suffered a high fever first, followed by vomiting and a
malaise, and was treated with antibiotics that were not enough
to control the infection caused by bacteria.
Last year, the Brazilian capital was also in health alert
due to an outbreak of bacteria positive pneumoniae_ _Klebsiella
Carbapenemase (KPC), which caused 22 deaths in ten months.
Although it did not clear, the authorities always suspected that
this bacterium, one of the most virulent that there had been
developed in public hospitals due to lack of hygiene and
other factors associated with poor quality of service.
Reported by: Jaime R. Torres
- ProMED-ESP
[Comment:
The symptoms described in the latter case suggests that corresponds
streptococcal toxic shock, a condition with symptoms
general and include fever, nausea, vomiting and general commitment
progressive, most of the time with a focus cutaneous
infection. Not necessarily a case of infection by a
resistant organism, but rather the action of a toxin
thereof, responsible for the system box should be set
aggressive supportive measures in addition to antibiotic treatment
appropriate, in which case some authors recommend the use of a
bactericidal agent an inhibitor of protein synthesis in order
trying to reduce production and eventual release of the toxin.
Moderator Jorge Gonzalez]Comment
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Re: Two siblings die of 'mysterious' disease in Sao Carlos - Invasive Strep pyogenes infection confirmed - third fatality reported
Source: http://www.laht.com/article.asp?Arti...tegoryId=14090
Bacteria Claims 4th Victim in Brazil?s Capital
BRASILIA ? A 6-year-old boy has become the fourth person to die in Brasilia after becoming infected with the streptococcus pyogenes bacteria, Brazilian health officials said Wednesday.
The boy, who attended a public school in Brasilia?s upscale Asa Sul district, died on Oct. 8 at Guara Regional Hospital, where he was taken with symptoms of chicken pox and treated with antibiotics, the Federal District Health Secretariat said...Comment
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Re: Two siblings die of 'mysterious' disease in Sao Carlos - Invasive Strep pyogenes infection confirmed - third fatality reported
Actually, as the first two deaths were in Sao Carlos, and there are now four in Brasilia, there seem to be at least six total deaths.Comment
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