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  1. GRADE tables - Antibiotics for Early-Onset Neonatal Infection - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK116617
    ... predicting death from early-onset neonatal group B streptococcus infection in babies with positive blood cultures in the first 7 days of life ( ...
  2. Anti-DNase B blood test 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003537.htm
    ... DNase B levels indicate exposure to group A streptococcus. ... feeling lightheaded Multiple punctures to locate veins Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin) Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
  3. Post-splenectomy complications 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001290.htm
    ... risk for severe infections from bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis Thrombocytosis (increased platelet count , which can cause blood clots ) Increased red and white blood cell counts
  4. Antistreptolysin O titer 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003522.htm
    ... streptolysin O, a substance produced by group A streptococcus bacteria. Antibodies are proteins our bodies produce when they detect harmful substances, such as bacteria.
  5. Strep B Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/strep-b-test
    ... https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/diseases/pneumococcal-disease-streptococcus-pneumoniae Cleveland Clinic: Health Library: Diagnostics & Testing [Internet]. Cleveland (OH): Cleveland Clinic; c2023. Blood Tests; [reviewed 2022 Dec 06; cited 2023 Sep ...
  6. Sydenham chorea 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001358.htm
    ... questions about your symptoms. If a Group A streptococcus infection is suspected, tests will be done to confirm the infection. These include: Throat swab Anti-DNAse B blood test Antistreptolysin O (ASO) blood test Further testing ...
  7. Intrapartum antibiotics - Antibiotics for Early-Onset Neonatal Infection - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK116602
    ... antibiotics (low quality evidence). Women with group B streptococcus ... blood culture ; low quality evidence). However, there were significantly ...
  8. Toxic shock syndrome 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000653.htm
    ... of at least 3 organs In some cases, blood cultures may be positive for growth of S aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes .
  9. Genetic Atypical Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome - GeneReviews® - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1367
    ... is contraindicated) in persons with aHUS induced by Streptococcus pneumoniae because plasma from an adult contains antibodies against the Thomsen-Friedenreich antigen, which may exacerbate the disease. It is preferable to transfuse washed red blood cells or platelets. There is no evidence that ...
  10. Pregnancy-related deaths are on the rise…and sepsis is a big reason | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...-rise-and-sepsis-is-a-big-reason
    ... urinary tract infections) Endometritis Neonatal sepsis is a blood infection in an infant younger than 90 days old. Group B streptococcus (GBS) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) are common ...
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