Invasive infections due to a fish pathogen, Streptococcus iniae

Article Abstract:

People who handle fresh fish may be at risk of contracting Streptococcus (S.) iniae. This bacterium can cause serious infection in fish kept in fishponds or aquaculture farms. During 1995-1996, nine Toronto residents were identified who had S. iniae infection. One had a subcutaneous infection of the hand and eight had endocarditis, an infection of the heart. All nine had handled live or freshly killed fish, mostly tilapia, which is also called Hawaiian sunfish. Eight of the patients had skin cuts at the time they handled the fish. All of the patients were infected with a similar strain of S. iniae.

Causes of, Fishes, Animal carriers of disease, Fish handling, Fish as carriers of disease

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Invasive group A streptococcal infections in Ontario, Canada

Article Abstract:

Young children and the elderly are at greatest risk for contracting severe group A streptococcal infections. Group A Streptococcus is the bacterium that causes toxic shock syndrome and necrotizing fasciitis, which is commonly called 'flesh-eating bacteria'. Researchers analyzed the rate of group A streptococcal infections in Ontario, Canada. A total of 323 cases were identified, giving a rate of 1.5 cases per 100,000 people. Over half the people infected had underlying illnesses such as diabetes, cancer and HIV infection. Young children and the elderly had the highest rates of infection.

Demographic aspects, Ontario, Streptococcus pyogenes, Canadians

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