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Management and prevention of lower leg cellulitis: a survey assessing practice variation and equipoise among Australasian clinicians in preparation for a randomised clinical trial

Internal Medicine Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Lower limb cellulitis accounts for 1.5%–2% of visits to Australasian emergency departments. Antibiotics are considered the cornerstone of management, but despite prioritisation by consumers, acute interventions to manage pain and inflammation and cellulitis recurrence prevention strategies remain understudied beyond small pilot ...
Laurens Manning, Joshua Saul Davis, Timothy Cutfield, Thomas Hills, Ciselle Meier, Sarah Ang, Fergus Hamilton, Antonio Celenza, Edward Raby, Robert Hand, Elizabeth Cross, Elizabeth Webb   +11 more
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Streptococcus pyogenes Phospholipase A2 Induces the Expression of Adhesion Molecules on Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells and Aorta of Mice

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2017
The Streptococcus pyogenes phospholipase A2 (SlaA) gene is highly conserved in the M3 serotype of group A S. pyogenes, which often involves hypervirulent clones. However, the role of SlaA in S. pyogenes pathogenesis is unclear.
Masataka Oda, Masataka Oda, Hisanori Domon, Hisanori Domon, Mie Kurosawa, Toshihito Isono, Tomoki Maekawa, Tomoki Maekawa, Masaya Yamaguchi, Shigetada Kawabata, Yutaka Terao, Yutaka Terao   +11 more
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Risks for Childhood Bone and Joint Infection: A Case Control Study

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim Despite status as a high‐income nation, New Zealand (NZ) experiences the second highest rate of childhood bone and joint infection (BJI) globally with a disproportionate burden in Māori and Pacific children. This study aims to identify potentially modifiable risk factors for childhood BJI.
Sarah Hunter, John Mutu‐Grigg, Haemish Crawford, Vanessa Selak, Cameron Grant   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oral Health, Periodontitis, and Respiratory Diseases: Biological Pathways

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
This narrative review aims to provide a comprehensive update on the potential mechanisms by which poor oral health and periodontitis impact lung health, focusing on pneumonia, COPD, and asthma. ABSTRACT Poor oral hygiene and periodontitis influence lung diseases such as pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), COVID‐19, and asthma.
Raluca P. Vacaru, Andreea C. Didilescu, Frank A. Scannapieco   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Necrotizing fasciitis following primary peritonitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes with covS mutation in a healthy woman: a case report

JA Clinical Reports, 2019
Background Primary peritonitis due to Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes) is uncommon in patients without comorbid conditions such as immunosuppression, nephritic disease, or liver cirrhosis.
Masashi Inoue, Eisuke Kako, Rie Kinugasa, Fumiaki Sano, Hironobu Iguchi, Kazuya Sobue   +5 more
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[Results of cultures and serotyping of S. pyogenes 1986-1993.].

Laeknabladid, 2015
Streptococcus pyogenes is a major human pathogen. It is a common cause of pharyngitis, cellulitis and wound infections. Late complications like rheumatoid arthritis and glomerulonephritis are associated with certain M proteins on the surface of the bacteria.
S, Gunnlaugsson, K G, Kristinsson, O, Steingrimsson   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

Interim Update on Reactive Infectious Mucocutaneous Eruption (RIME)

Pediatric Dermatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Reactive infectious mucocutaneous eruption (RIME), a term describing blistering skin and mucosal lesions, is a term coined by a group of Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA) researchers and first published in 2021. Since that time, the literature has grown with reports of diverse infectious triggers, management strategies, and ...
Michele Ramien, Yvonne E. Chiu, Sarah D. Cipriano, Sadaf Hussain, A. Yasmine Kirkorian, Minnelly Luu, Erin F. Mathes, Vikash S. Oza, Martin Theiler, James R. Treat, Patrick M. Meyer Sauteur, Irene Lara‐Corrales   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Conformational changes in S. pyogenes Csn2 structure.

, 2012
A: Structural alignment of S. pyogenes Csn2 monomers based on their α/β domains. Cα traces of the two monomers are colored as in Figure 2B except for the calcium ions in the CA1 sites of monomers A and B, which are shown in cyan and pink, respectively. B:
Yoon Koo (174107), Du-kyo Jung (174112), Euiyoung Bae (174117)   +2 more
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Novel and emerging antimicrobial strategies in the management of oral infections

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Antibiotics marked a pivotal turning point in human civilization, enhancing social interactions and extending human life expectancy. In addition to their success in treating systemic infectious diseases, they have significantly improved periodontal treatment outcomes as an adjunct therapy.
Ozge Unlu, Nil Yakar, Alpdogan Kantarci
wiley   +1 more source

Streptococcus pyogenes: A versatile human pathogen [PDF]

, 2008
Streptococcus pyogenes is one of the most medically relevant genera of Gram positive bacteria. S. pyogenes belongs to Group A streptococcus (GAS), the most pathogenic streptococci. S. pyogenes is exclusively a human pathogen that is known for its ability
Cevallos, Maria E, Cevallos, Maria E.
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