Fulminant group B Streptococcal necrotizing fasciitis in a patient with undiagnosed malignancy: a case report
Group A Streptococcus is well established as the most common pathogen causing necrotizing fasciitis. In contrast, Group B Streptococcus (GBS, or Streptococcus agalactiae) is a rare cause of necrotizing fasciitis, particularly in adults. We present the case of a patient who developed a fulminant case...
Main Authors: | Sophia Collis, Scott Hoskinson |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-01-01
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Series: | IDCases |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221425091930294X |
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