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14 results for streptococcus septicaemia

VIChospital2024-11-11

Finding into death of Jeffrey Leigh Campbell

54y · Male·Streptococcus septicaemia and aspiration pneumonia in the setting of Down's Synd…

…ear-old man with Down's Syndrome and dementia living in specialist disability accommodation, died from streptococcus septicaemia and aspiration pneumonia. He developed respiratory distress after a swimming session, was …

emergency medicineinfectious diseasesantibiotics
ACThome2019-09-20

Inquest into death of Kurt Mellick Andriske

52y · Male·septicaemia caused by Streptococcus Milleri group pneumonia

Kurt Mellick Andriske, 52, died from septicaemia caused by Streptococcus Milleri pneumonia, with drug toxicity as a contributing factor. He was a comple…

general practicepsychiatrydiazepam
NThospital2007-03-12

Inquest into the death of Isabelle Manyita

31y · Female·Septicaemia following Acute Osteomyelitis following Fractures of the Left Leg

Isabelle Manyita, a 31-year-old Aboriginal woman, died from septicaemia following acute osteomyelitis complicating fractures of her left leg. She presented to Royal Darwin Hos…

emergency medicineorthopaedic surgerymorphine
VIChospital2025-09-25

Finding into death of Dio Miranda Katiana Kemp

3y · Female·Streptococcus pyogenes septicaemia

A three-year-old girl with Down syndrome died from Group A Streptococcus septicaemia after a 10-day illness. She presented four times to hospital (ED and rapid review clinic) …

emergency medicinepaediatricsdiagnosticcommunication
VIChospital2014-12-16

Finding into death of Michael Justin Nicoll

36y · Male·Multiorgan failure complicating Streptococcus pyogenes septicaemia

…ly, ordered stool and urine samples were not obtained. He returned two days later in septic shock with Streptococcus pyogenes septicaemia and multi-organ failure, dying despite ICU care. The coroner found admission on i…

emergency medicineintensive carediagnosticsystemondansetron
VIChospital2015-10-14

Finding into death of Marc Phillip Vella

39y · Male·Infective endocarditis, with intravenous drug use as a contributing factor

… Vincent's Hospital with respiratory symptoms and chest pain. Clinical assessment identified pneumonia, septicaemia, and possible bacterial endocarditis. His mental health deteriorated during admission, necessitating a …

emergency medicinegeneral medicinemethamphetamine
VIChospital2026-02-20

Finding into death of Brian Robert Dean

44y · Male·Sepsis due to Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Streptococcus) septicaemia complic…

…lly improved. He re-presented 12 hours later in severe septic shock and died from Group A Streptococcal septicaemia superinfecting influenza. Expert opinions suggested early broad-spectrum antibiotics might have prevent…

emergency medicineinfectious diseasesdiagnosticdelayondansetron
WApolice custody2017-03-31

Inquest into the Death of Maureen MANDIJARRA

44y · Female·unascertained (consistent with Streptococcus dysgalactiae and Staphylococcus aur…

…and despite resuscitation attempts, died shortly after. The cause was unascertained but consistent with septicaemia (Streptococcus dysgalactiae and Staphylococcus aureus) in a diabetic woman. The coroner found her death…

emergency medicineinfectious diseasesdiagnosticcommunicationalcohol
ACThospital2023-01-30

Inquest into the Death of Maarouf El-Cheikh

57y · Male·streptococcus pneumonia septicaemia due to splenectomy

Maarouf El-Cheikh, a 57-year-old man with splenectomy history, presented to Calvary Hospital ED with sepsis on 21 March 2016 and died 22 March 2016. Expert review identified multiple sub-optimal care deficiencies: inadeq…

emergency medicineintensive carediagnosticmedicationceftriaxone
SAhospital2010-06-03

Coroner's Finding: PROMNITZ Aileen Dawn

79y · Female·Sepsis due to urinary tract infection with Group B streptococci

A 79-year-old nursing home resident died of sepsis from urinary tract infection with Group B streptococci after waiting 6 hours in the Emergency Department without being seen by a doctor. She arrived at 8pm with normal v…

emergency medicineinfectious diseasesdelaysystem
WAhospital2020-09-04

Inquest into the Death of Malakai Matiu Ward PARAONE

0y · Male·Complications in association with fulminant sepsis in an infant (Streptococcus p…

Malakai Paraone, a seven-month-old infant, died from fulminant Streptococcus pyogenes sepsis and septic shock. Over three days, he was seen at three hospitals and a general practi…

emergency medicineintensive carediagnosticcommunicationparacetamol
WAhospital2010-03-03

Inquest into the Death of McLevie

38y · Female·Streptococcus Group A Septicaemia (Post Partum-Puerperal Sepsis)

Susannah McLevie, a 38-year-old woman, died on 6 April 2006 from untreated Group A Streptococcal septicaemia (puerperal sepsis) following childbirth at Osborne Park Hospital. She developed fever (38°C) at 3am on …

obstetricsmidwiferydiagnosticcommunicationparacetamol/codeine
NSWhospital2018-12-03

Inquest into the death of Troy Almond

1y · Male·Septicaemia due to Streptococcal (Beta Haemolytic Group A) infection

Troy Almond, a 17-month-old boy, presented to the Emergency Department with fever, lethargy, vomiting, and tachycardia. Vital signs showed heart rate 173 bpm (red zone) and fever 38.9°C. Dr T. diagnosed viral illness (po…

emergency medicinepaediatricsdiagnosticsystemparacetamol
NSWhome2025-06-24

Inquest into the death of Jade

3y · Female·Bilateral Bronchopneumonia (Streptococcus Pyogenes/Staphylococcus Aureus) with k…

Jade, a 3-year-old First Nations child, died from bilateral bronchopneumonia with neglect as a significant contributing factor. Her death was wholly preventable. The coroner identified critical failures: DCJ's Muswellbro…

paediatricspsychiatrydiagnosticcommunicationquetiapine

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