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Group A streptococcal hydrocele infection and sepsis in a renal transplant recipient

Darren T. Beiko, James D. Watterson, Anthony J. Cook, John D. Denstedt

The Division Of Urology, University Of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Address correspondence to Dr. John D. Denstedt, Division of Urology, The University of Western Ontario, St. Joseph’s Health Care London, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario N6A 4V2 Canada

Canadian Journal of Urology 2003, 10(1), 1768-1769.

Abstract

A case of hydrocele infection secondary to a cutaneous β-hemolytic group A streptococcal infection is described in a renal transplant recipient. Sepsis and renal failure occurred in the setting of this severe, life-threatening infection. This case represents the first description of a group A streptococcal hydrocele infection in an adult. This type of infection can progress rapidly to sepsis and its attendant complications, especially in an immunocompromised patient. Early diagnosis and treatment is crucial in order to optimize the outcome.

Keywords

hydrocele, infection, sepsis, group A streptococcus, renal transplantation

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APA Style
Beiko, D.T., Watterson, J.D., Cook, A.J., Denstedt, J.D. (2003). Group A streptococcal hydrocele infection and sepsis in a renal transplant recipient. Canadian Journal of Urology, 10(1), 1768–1769.
Vancouver Style
Beiko DT, Watterson JD, Cook AJ, Denstedt JD. Group A streptococcal hydrocele infection and sepsis in a renal transplant recipient. Can J Urology. 2003;10(1):1768–1769.
IEEE Style
D.T. Beiko, J.D. Watterson, A.J. Cook, and J.D. Denstedt, “Group A streptococcal hydrocele infection and sepsis in a renal transplant recipient,” Can. J. Urology, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 1768–1769, 2003.



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