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STREPTOCOQUE GROUPE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bacterial Diseases
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- streptococcal toxic shock syndrome
1, record 1, English, streptococcal%20toxic%20shock%20syndrome
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- STSS 2, record 1, English, STSS
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- streptococcal TSS 3, record 1, English, streptococcal%20TSS
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is caused by a highly invasive group A streptococcal infection and is associated with shock and organ failure. 4, record 1, English, - streptococcal%20toxic%20shock%20syndrome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Initial symptoms of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) are usually flu-like and may include fever, chills, malaise, vomiting, nausea, and muscle aches. Approximately 24-48 hours after symptom onset, an infected individual's blood pressure can drop with symptoms progressing to sepsis with hypotension (low blood pressure), tachycardia (faster than normal heart rate), tachypnea (rapid breathing), and organ failure. 5, record 1, English, - streptococcal%20toxic%20shock%20syndrome
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies bactériennes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de choc toxique streptococcique
1, record 1, French, syndrome%20de%20choc%20toxique%20streptococcique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SCTS 1, record 1, French, SCTS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- syndrome du choc toxique streptococcique 2, record 1, French, syndrome%20du%20choc%20toxique%20streptococcique
correct, masculine noun
- SCTS 2, record 1, French, SCTS
correct, masculine noun
- SCTS 2, record 1, French, SCTS
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le SGA [streptocoque du groupe A] peut aussi parfois être à l'origine d’infections invasives(IISGA) sévères de type septicémie ou dermohypodermite nécrosante(DHN) pouvant se compliquer par un syndrome de choc toxique streptococcique(SCTS). 3, record 1, French, - syndrome%20de%20choc%20toxique%20streptococcique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les premiers symptômes de syndrome de choc toxique streptococcique (SCTS) ressemblent généralement à ceux de la grippe : fièvre, frissons, malaises, vomissements, nausées et des douleurs musculaires. Environ de 24 à 48 heures après l’apparition des symptômes, la pression artérielle d’une personne infectée peut chuter et les symptômes évoluer vers une septicémie avec hypotension (pression artérielle basse), tachycardie (rythme cardiaque plus rapide que la normale), tachypnée (respiration rapide) et une défaillance d’organe. 4, record 1, French, - syndrome%20de%20choc%20toxique%20streptococcique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Bacterial Diseases
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- invasive group A streptococcus
1, record 2, English, invasive%20group%20A%20streptococcus
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- iGAS 1, record 2, English, iGAS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When group A strep becomes severe, it is known as invasive group A streptococcus, or iGAS. That happens when the bacteria get into parts of the body where bacteria don't normally exist — like blood, the brain and the lungs. 1, record 2, English, - invasive%20group%20A%20streptococcus
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Maladies bactériennes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- streptocoque invasif du groupe A
1, record 2, French, streptocoque%20invasif%20du%20groupe%20A
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- iGAS 1, record 2, French, iGAS
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le streptocoque invasif du groupe A(iGAS) est le terme utilisé lorsque la bactérie envahit l'organisme, surmontant ses défenses naturelles pour pénétrer dans des zones telles que le sang [...] 1, record 2, French, - streptocoque%20invasif%20du%20groupe%20A
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
iGAS : L’abréviation «iGAS» provient de l’anglais «invasive group A streptococcus». 2, record 2, French, - streptocoque%20invasif%20du%20groupe%20A
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Enfermedades bacterianas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- estreptococo invasivo del grupo A
1, record 2, Spanish, estreptococo%20invasivo%20del%20grupo%20A
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Estreptococo invasivo del grupo A. Los estreptococos del grupo A son bacterias que suelen estar presentes en la garganta y sobre la piel. 1, record 2, Spanish, - estreptococo%20invasivo%20del%20grupo%20A
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-04-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Bacterial Diseases
- The Larynx
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- strep throat
1, record 3, English, strep%20throat
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- streptococcal pharyngitis 2, record 3, English, streptococcal%20pharyngitis
correct
- streptococcal sore throat 3, record 3, English, streptococcal%20sore%20throat
correct
- septic pharyngitis 4, record 3, English, septic%20pharyngitis
correct
- septic sore throat 5, record 3, English, septic%20sore%20throat
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sore throat due to a streptococcal (usually group A) infection and sometimes occurring in epidemics. 6, record 3, English, - strep%20throat
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
group A streptococcal pharyngitis 7, record 3, English, - strep%20throat
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maladies bactériennes
- Larynx
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- angine à streptocoque
1, record 3, French, angine%20%C3%A0%20streptocoque
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- pharyngite streptococcique 2, record 3, French, pharyngite%20streptococcique
correct, feminine noun
- angine streptococcique 1, record 3, French, angine%20streptococcique
correct, feminine noun
- pharyngite à streptocoque 3, record 3, French, pharyngite%20%C3%A0%20streptocoque
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Streptococcus pyogenes [...] est responsable d’un grand nombre d’infections [...] Elle peut causer l’angine streptococcique caractérisée par de la fièvre, une hypertrophie des amygdales, un exsudat amygdalien, une sensibilité des ganglions lymphatiques cervicaux et une sensation de malaise [...] Si l’angine streptococcique n’est pas traitée, elle peut durer de 7 à 10 jours [...] 2, record 3, French, - angine%20%C3%A0%20streptocoque
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
pharyngite à streptocoque du groupe A 4, record 3, French, - angine%20%C3%A0%20streptocoque
Record 3, Key term(s)
- angine à streptocoques
- pharyngite à streptocoques
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-01-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Blood
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- blood agar
1, record 4, English, blood%20agar
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- BA 2, record 4, English, BA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nutrient microbiologic culture medium enriched with whole blood and used to detect hemolytic strains of bacteria. 1, record 4, English, - blood%20agar
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Sang
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gélose au sang
1, record 4, French, g%C3%A9lose%20au%20sang
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les isolements sont réalisés sur gélose au sang, c’est-à-dire gélose ordinaire enrichie avec 5 p. 100 de sang de mouton. 1, record 4, French, - g%C3%A9lose%20au%20sang
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est une gélose rouge vif contenant des globules rouges(souvent du sang de mouton). Peu sélective, elle permet cependant d’apprécier l'hémolyse qu'effectuent certaines bactéries. Les bactéries capables de détruire complètement les globules rouges(ce qu'on appelle une hémolyse bêta) formeront des colonies entourées d’une zone claire facilement visible sur la gélose rouge. Si l'hémolyse est incomplète(hémolyse alpha), la zone d’hémolyse sera moins claire et verdâtre. Une hémolyse complète est visible entre autres dans le cas du Streptocoque du groupe A. 2, record 4, French, - g%C3%A9lose%20au%20sang
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-08-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Bacterial Diseases
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- group B streptococcus
1, record 5, English, group%20B%20streptococcus
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- GBS 2, record 5, English, GBS
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- group B strep 3, record 5, English, group%20B%20strep
correct
- GBS 3, record 5, English, GBS
correct
- GBS 3, record 5, English, GBS
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Group B streptococcus (group B strep) is a type of bacteria that causes illness in people of all ages. ... The most common problems caused by group B strep in adults are bloodstream infections, pneumonia, skin and soft-tissue infections, and bone and joint infections. 3, record 5, English, - group%20B%20streptococcus
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Maladies bactériennes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- streptocoque du groupe B
1, record 5, French, streptocoque%20du%20groupe%20B
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- SGB 2, record 5, French, SGB
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les streptocoques du groupe B (SGB) sont des bactéries communes que l’on retrouve souvent dans le vagin, le rectum et la vessie des femmes. Il ne s’agit pas du même type de bactéries qui causent l’angine streptococcique. Les infections à SGB sont bénignes chez la femme et peuvent être traitées rapidement en utilisant des antibiotiques. 2, record 5, French, - streptocoque%20du%20groupe%20B
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-11-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- streptococcus antiserum group A
1, record 6, English, streptococcus%20antiserum%20group%20A
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 6, English, - streptococcus%20antiserum%20group%20A
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- antisérum streptocoque du groupe A
1, record 6, French, antis%C3%A9rum%20streptocoque%20du%20groupe%20A
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d’une compagnie canadienne d’équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 6, French, - antis%C3%A9rum%20streptocoque%20du%20groupe%20A
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-12-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Bacterial Diseases
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- group A streptococcus
1, record 7, English, group%20A%20streptococcus
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Group A streptococcus 2, record 7, English, Group%20A%20streptococcus
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The major group of pathogenic [Beta]-hemolytic streptococci. The characteristic group A carbohydrate is composed of rhamnose with terminal N-acetyl glucosamine. 3, record 7, English, - group%20A%20streptococcus
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Maladies bactériennes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- streptocoque du groupe A
1, record 7, French, streptocoque%20du%20groupe%20A
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-05-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- antistreptolysin O
1, record 8, English, antistreptolysin%20O
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ASO 1, record 8, English, ASO
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ASO Latex Slide Assay : A semi-quantitative agglutination assay for the determination of anti-streptolysin-O antibodies in serum or plasma. 1, record 8, English, - antistreptolysin%20O
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- antistreptolysine O
1, record 8, French, antistreptolysine%20O
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- ASLO 1, record 8, French, ASLO
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pharyngite à streptocoque hémolytique du groupe A peut être suivie d’une réponse immunologique. Le taux d’antistreptolysine O(ASLO) basée sur la neutralisation du pouvoir hémolytique de la streptolysine O et le taux d’anti-désoxyribonucléase B(ASD) sont parfois déterminés. L'évaluation du taux sérique de l'ASLO ou de l'un des autres anticorps consécutivement à l'infection est variable selon les individus, l'âge, le type et la durée de l'infection, l'antibiothérapie, ainsi que le sérotype du streptocoque incriminé. 2, record 8, French, - antistreptolysine%20O
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- antiestreptolisina O
1, record 8, Spanish, antiestreptolisina%20O
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ASO 1, record 8, Spanish, ASO
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-12-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- flesh-eating bacterium
1, record 9, English, flesh%2Deating%20bacterium
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A deadly form of the common streptococcal A bacteria. 2, record 9, English, - flesh%2Deating%20bacterium
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A vaccine might be developed that would protect against common throat infections, as well as the so-called "flesh-eating bacteria" seen recently in North America and Europe, a researcher said yesterday. 3, record 9, English, - flesh%2Deating%20bacterium
Record 9, Key term(s)
- flesh-eating bacteria
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- bactérie dévoreuse de chair
1, record 9, French, bact%C3%A9rie%20d%C3%A9voreuse%20de%20chair
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- dévoreuse de chair 1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9voreuse%20de%20chair
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La dévoreuse de chair nous fait paniquer. Mais de simples règles d’hygiène réduisent le risque de contracter la maladie. Son nom de bactérie dévoreuse de chair évoque un mauvais film d’horreur. [...] La bactérie frappe insidieusement : d’abord, une rougeur à la surface de la peau, accompagnée d’une sensation de chaleur, d’un peu de fièvre et, surtout, d’une douleur intense. Puis, en moins de 24 heures, la douleur s’amplifie au point de devenir insupportable. [...] Rapidement, la bactérie se répand dans le corps et ravage la chair, à une vitesse qui peut atteindre deux centimètres à l'heure, parfois plus vite que les médecins n’ ont le temps d’amputer. Pourtant, la bactérie coupable, appelée streptocoque du groupe A, est généralement inoffensive. On trouve ce streptocoque dans la gorge d’environ 10% de la population, sans qu'il n’ entraîne d’effet nocif. [...] C'est quand elle pénètre dans le sang que la bactérie peut se transformer en dévoreuse de chair. 1, record 9, French, - bact%C3%A9rie%20d%C3%A9voreuse%20de%20chair
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1989-10-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Human Diseases
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- streptococcus Lancefield groupe B
1, record 10, English, streptococcus%20Lancefield%20groupe%20B
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada Diseases Weekly Report. 2, record 10, English, - streptococcus%20Lancefield%20groupe%20B
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Maladies humaines
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- streptocoque Lancefield de groupe B 1, record 10, French, streptocoque%20Lancefield%20de%20groupe%20B
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rapport hebdomadaire des maladies au Canada. 2, record 10, French, - streptocoque%20Lancefield%20de%20groupe%20B
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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