Group G streptococcus leading to necrotizing soft tissue infection after left lower extremity radiofrequency venous ablation
A 73-year-old morbidly obese woman developed a severe group G Streptococcus (GGS) necrotizing soft tissue infection (NSTI), superimposed by toxic shock-like syndrome after undergoing radiofrequency venous ablation of her left lower extremity. NSTI secondary to GGS are relatively uncommon, with only...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468428718301424 |