Epidemiology
A single strain of group A streptococci was identified in wound infections of four patients post-orthopedic surgery, traced back to an anal carrier among the surgical team [PMID:320297].
Clinical Presentation
Two patients developed scarlet fever, which indicated the presence of a streptococcal epidemic among those undergoing surgery [PMID:320297].
Management
Identification of a surgeon as an asymptomatic carrier highlights the importance of screening healthcare workers for streptococcal carriage to prevent surgical site infections [PMID:320297].
References
1 Richman DD, Breton SJ, Goldman DA. Scarlet fever and group A streptococcal surgical wound infection traced to an anal carrier. The Journal of pediatrics 1977. link80698-7)
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