Infections Associated with the Streptococcus Anginosus Group in Children
<i>Streptococcus constellatus</i> was the most frequently isolated species among the SAG, followed by <i>S. anginosus</i> and <i>S. intermedius</i>. The most common site of infection was skin and soft tissue, with a significant proportion of patients requiring surgical drainage. The overall incidence of bacteremia was low. <i>S. intermedius</i> was more frequently isolated from deep tissue infections.
Authors
- Işıl Ezel Taşkın Karaçay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8410-1364)
Institutions
- Bilkent University (TR)
- Memorial Ankara Hospital (TR)
- Başkent University Hospital (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- SiSli Etfal Hastanesi Tip Bulteni / The Medical Bulletin of Sisli Hospital
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.14744/semb.2025.44270
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88