Group G streptococcal sacroiliitis

Beth G. Raucher; Richard Clark; Edward J. Bottone

doi:10.1016/0732-8893(86)90105-7

Group G streptococcal sacroiliitis

Beth G. Raucher, Richard Clark, Edward J. Bottone

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We describe herein an unusual case of recurrent pyogenic sacroiliitis in an intravenous drug abuser. Blood cultures grew group G streptococcus. The patient was treated effectively with 7 wk of penicillin G. Group G streptococci are emerging as important pathogens of serious infections.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	255-257
Number of pages	3
Journal	Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease
Volume	4
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0732-8893(86)90105-7
State	Published - Mar 1986

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Group G streptococcal sacroiliitis

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