Introduction: A gradual increase in severe cases due to Streptococcus pyogenes or Streptococcus beta-hemolytic group A (SGA), has been detected in the last few decades.
Methods: Retrospective study of bacteremia due to S.pyogenes detected between January 2009 and January 2013 in Cartagena. The annual incidence for severe bacteremia has been estimated.
Results: Thirteen cases of SGA bacteremia were recorded. The incidence increased from 0.37 in 2009 to 2.5 cases/100,000 inhabitants in 2012. The predominant focus was skin and soft tissue infections (53%). Early mortality was 20%.
Conclusion: Severe streptococcal disease is rare, but affects individuals with good functional status, and is associated with a high mortality.
Keywords: Bacteremia; Bacteriemia; Group A Steptococcus; Incidence; Incidencia; Mortalidad; Mortality; Streptococcus pyogenes; Streptococo beta-hemolítico del grupo A.
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