Invasive Group B streptococcus: multiloculated perinephric abscesses treated with percutaneous drainage

Invasive Group B streptococcus: multiloculated perinephric abscesses treated with percutaneous drainage

Group B streptococcus infections (GBSI) are commonly associated with neonates and pregnant women, but may also affect nonpregnant adults. Among its spectrum of manifestations, perinephric abscess (PA) is exceedingly rare. Comorbid conditions such as diabetes mellitus (DM) and immunosuppression incre...

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Main Authors: J. Isaac Peña-Garcia, Sana Shaikh, Alexandre Lacasse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Greater Baltimore Medical Center 2018-03-01
Series:Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
Subjects:
Group B streptococcus
streptococcus agalactiae
beta-hemolytic streptococcus
perinephric abscess
retroperitoneal abscess
intra-abdominal abscess
percutaneous drainage
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2018.1433431

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