Invasive Streptococcus pyogenes after allograft implantation -- Colorado, 2003

Article Abstract:

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the first known case of a group A streptococcal (GAS) infection of a donated tendon received by a patient who had knee surgery. The tendon was removed and he spent 17 days in the hospital, including time in the intensive care unit. A blood sample from the donor also tested positive for GAS.

Colorado, Case studies, Streptococcal infections, Communicable diseases, Disease transmission, Streptococcus pyogenes, Contamination, Homografts

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Amebiasis

Article Abstract:

Infection with Entamoeba histolytica is a common cause of diarrhea in developing countries. It is usually transmitted by food or water that is contaminated with human or animal waste. There are several effective drugs and researchers hope to develop a vaccine, since humans can develop partial immunity once they are infected.

Diagnosis, Drug therapy, Amebiasis, Entamoeba histolytica

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