- A Case of Neonatal Meningitis Caused by Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies dysgalactiae and Herpes Simplex Virus
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Im G, Park Y, Kim M, Kim KH, Kim SY, Chung SY
- KMID: 2466464
- Pediatr Infect Vaccine.
- 2019 Dec;26(3):194-198.
- doi: 10.14776/piv.2019.26.e17
Streptococcus dysgalactiae has two main subspecies: S. dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis (SDSE) and S. dysgalactiae subsp. dysgalactiae (SDSD). SDSE often colonizes and causes infections in humans; however, SDSD is an animal... -
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- High antistreptolysin O titer is associated with coronary artery lesions in patients with Kawasaki disease
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Min DE, Kim DH, Han MY, Cha SH, Yoon KL
- KMID: 2452035
- Korean J Pediatr.
- 2019 Jun;62(6):235-239.
- doi: 10.3345/kjp.2018.06989
PURPOSE: In Kawasaki disease (KD) patients, coronary artery complications, incomplete and refractory types occur more frequently in patients with streptococcal or other bacterial/viral infections. Recently, we observed a higher incidence... -
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- Clinical Characteristics of Acute Pediatric Neck Infection and Predictive Factors of Abscess Formation
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Gong SH, Choi YJ, Yu GH, Kim YW, Park JH, Lim YS
- KMID: 2371008
- Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.
- 2017 Feb;60(2):76-82.
- doi: 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2016.16915
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Abscess of neck is a life-threatening disease in children. Detection of abscess is important because it is essential for the determination of surgical drainage. However, clinical diagnosis... -
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- Epidemiological Study of Erythromycin-Resistant Streptococcus pyogenes From Korea and Japan by emm Genotyping and Multilocus Sequence Typing
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Takahashi , Arai K, Lee DH, Koh EH, Yoshida H, Yano H, Kaku M, Kim S
- KMID: 2373491
- Ann Lab Med.
- 2016 Jan;36(1):9-14.
- doi: 10.3343/alm.2016.36.1.9
BACKGROUND: We determined the epidemiological characteristics of erythromycin (EM)-resistant Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococci, GAS) strains isolated from Korea and Japan, using emm genotyping and multilocus sequence typing (MLST). METHODS: Clinical... -
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- The Relevance between Renal Ultrasonographic Findings and Disease Course in Two Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis (PSGN) Patients
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Lee JH, An YK, Yoo HY, Kwak BO, Park HW, Lim SD, Son JS, Chung SC, Kim KS
- KMID: 2168423
- Child Kidney Dis.
- 2015 Oct;19(2):184-189.
- doi: 10.3339/chikd.2015.19.2.184
Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN) is one of the most well-known and important infectious renal diseases resulting from a prior infection with group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus. The typical clinical characteristics of the... -
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- Changes in Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis: An Observation Study at a Single Korean Hospital Over Two Decades
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Kuem SW, Hur SM, Youn YS, Rhim JW, Suh JS, Lee KY
- KMID: 2168410
- Child Kidney Dis.
- 2015 Oct;19(2):112-117.
- doi: 10.3339/chikd.2015.19.2.112
PURPOSE: The incidence of acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN) in Korea has changed. This study aimed to evaluate the epidemiological and clinical changes of APSGN observed in a single Korean institution... -
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- A Case of Posterior Reversible Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome Following Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
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Lee EK, Kang JH, Ma SH
- KMID: 2465256
- Pediatr Infect Vaccine.
- 2015 Aug;22(2):113-116.
- doi: 10.14776/piv.2015.22.2.113
Posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome is a clinical radiographic syndrome of many causative factors. Sudden onset headache, vomiting, altered mental status, blurred vision and seizures are main symptoms shown in posterior... -
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- Scleredema of Buschke Following Streptococcal Infection
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Jung SE, Kim YC
- KMID: 2171518
- Ann Dermatol.
- 2015 Aug;27(4):478-480.
- doi: 10.5021/ad.2015.27.4.478
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- Species-Specific Difference in Antimicrobial Susceptibility Among Viridans Group Streptococci
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Chun S, Huh HJ, Lee NY
- KMID: 2363180
- Ann Lab Med.
- 2015 Mar;35(2):205-211.
- doi: 10.3343/alm.2015.35.2.205
BACKGROUND: Viridans group streptococci (VGS) are both commensal microbes and potential pathogens. Increasing resistance to penicillin in VGS is an ongoing issue in the clinical environment. We investigated the difference... -
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- Neonatal invasive Streptococcus gallolyticus subsp. pasteurianus infection with delayed central nervous system complications
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Park JW, Eun SH, Kim EC, Seong MW, Kim YK
- KMID: 2284465
- Korean J Pediatr.
- 2015 Jan;58(1):33-36.
- doi: 10.3345/kjp.2015.58.1.33
Group D streptococci are known to cause newborn septicemia and meningitis, but the Streptococcus bovis group strains rarely cause serious neonatal infections in Korea. Central nervous system (CNS) complications of... -
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- Development of a multiplex PCR assay to detect Edwardsiella tarda, Streptococcus parauberis, and Streptococcus iniae in olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus)
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Park SB, Kwon K, Cha IS, Jang HB, Nho SW, Fagutao FF, Kim YK, Yu JE, Jung TS
- KMID: 1737623
- J Vet Sci.
- 2014 Mar;15(1):163-166.
- doi: 10.4142/jvs.2014.15.1.163
A multiplex PCR protocol was established to simultaneously detect major bacterial pathogens in olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) including Edwardsiella (E.) tarda, Streptococcus (S.) parauberis, and S. iniae. The PCR assay... -
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- Vertically Transmitted Severe Coxsackievirus B Infection in Four Preterm Twins Presented
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Jung JS, Kwon NH, Jeon GW, Sin JB
- KMID: 2072310
- Korean J Perinatol.
- 2013 Dec;24(4):315-321.
- doi: 10.14734/kjp.2013.24.4.315
During summer and fall months (from June to November), enteroviral infection is more common than group B streptococcal infection or herpes simplex viral infection in neonates. Enteroviruses are divided into... -
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- Septic Pylephlebitis as a Rare Complication of Crohn's Disease
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Shin AR, Lee CK, Kim HJ, Shim JJ, Jang JY, Dong SH, Kim BH, Chang YW
- KMID: 1775762
- Korean J Gastroenterol.
- 2013 Apr;61(4):219-224.
- doi: 10.4166/kjg.2013.61.4.219
Thrombophlebitis of the portal venous system (PVS) with superimposed bacterial infection (septic pylephlebitis) is an extremely rare complication of Crohn's disease (CD), and therefore diagnosis of septic pylephlebitis is difficult... -
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- Usefulness of a Rapid Real-time PCR Assay in Prenatal Screening for Group B Streptococcus Colonization
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Park JS, Cho DH, Yang JH, Kim MY, Shin SM, Kim EC, Park SS, Seong MW
- KMID: 1781296
- Ann Lab Med.
- 2013 Jan;33(1):39-44.
- doi: 10.3343/alm.2013.33.1.39
BACKGROUND: Group B streptococcus (GBS) infection is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Here, we present the analytical and diagnostic usefulness of a new real-time PCR-based assay... -
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- Recurrent Bilateral Retinal Vasculitis as a Manifestation of Post-streptococcal Uveitis Syndrome
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Han J, Lee SC, Song WK
- KMID: 1387401
- Korean J Ophthalmol.
- 2012 Aug;26(4):309-311.
- doi: 10.3341/kjo.2012.26.4.309
We report a case of post-streptococcal uveitis mainly presenting with bilateral recurrent retinal vasculitis in Korea. A 14-year-old Asian female presented with decreased visual acuity of 20 / 30 in... -
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- The Prevalence of Vaginal Microorganisms in Pregnant Women with Preterm Labor and Preterm Birth
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Choi SJ, Park SD, Jang IH, Uh Y, Lee A
- KMID: 1381684
- Ann Lab Med.
- 2012 May;32(3):194-200.
- doi: 10.3343/alm.2012.32.3.194
BACKGROUND: To investigate the risk factors for vaginal infections and antimicrobial susceptibilities of vaginal microorganisms among women who experienced preterm birth (PTB), we compared the prevalence of vaginal microorganisms between... -
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- Unusual Primary Peritonitis due to Streptococcus pyogenes in a Young Healthy Woman
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Park JY, Moon SY, Son JS, Lee MS, Jung MH
- KMID: 1372800
- J Korean Med Sci.
- 2012 May;27(5):553-555.
- doi: 10.3346/jkms.2012.27.5.553
We describe the first case of primary peritonitis in Korea of a healthy person due to Streptococcus pyogenes. In the absence of comorbid conditions, such as liver cirrhosis, immunosuppression, or... -
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- Psoas Abscess Caused by Spontaneous Rupture of Colon Cancer
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Yang JY, Lee JK, Cha SM, Joo YB
- KMID: 1097174
- Clin Orthop Surg.
- 2011 Dec;3(4):342-344.
- doi: 10.4055/cios.2011.3.4.342
Spontaneous rupture of colon cancer, combined with psoas abscess formation, is rare. A 44-year-old male visited for back pain and left buttock mass. Abdominal computed tomography and magnetic resonance image... -
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- A Case of Pneumonia and Parapneumonic Effusion Caused by Streptococcus parasanguinis
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Park MR, Park DI, Yoo SJ, Jung SY, Eun HS, Kim MJ, Park JW, Park HS, Jung SS, Kim JO, Kim SY, Lee JE
- KMID: 2319585
- Tuberc Respir Dis.
- 2011 Nov;71(5):359-362.
Streptococcus parasanguinis is a Viridans group bacteria that is most often discovered in the oral cavity and causes dental plaque and endocarditis in a rat model. It has low virulence... -
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- Re-evaluation of the Anti-streptolysin O Test for Systemic Rheumatic Diseases
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Shin KS, Jearn LH, Kim TY
- KMID: 2312182
- Lab Med Online.
- 2011 Jul;1(3):153-157.
BACKGROUND: Anti-streptolysin O (ASO) test is usually used to diagnose group A streptococcal infection-related diseases, such as rheumatic fever, reactive arthritis, and various infectious diseases. Despite the recent declining incidence... -
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