30 Aug 2011
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is investigating a case of severe Group A Streptococcal infection involving a 63-year-old woman.
The patient developed fever, chills and rigors, dizziness, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea on August 27 and was admitted to Princess Margaret Hospital on the same day. She was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit the next day due to shock with decreased blood pressure and increased heart beat. Antibiotic treatment was given.
The patient is currently in critical condition. The patient's blood specimen grew Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A) in laboratory test.
The patient had no recent travel history. Her home contact was asymptomatic.
CHP's investigation continues.