Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome Caused by Group G Streptococcus, United Kingdom

Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome Caused by Group G Streptococcus, United Kingdom

We describe successful management of 3 patients with streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) attributable to group G Streptococcus infection. This small series supports recognition of group G Streptococcus in the etiology of STSS. We propose intravenous immunoglobulin be used in treatment as it is...

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Main Authors: Melissa Baxter, Marina Morgan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2017-01-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
streptococcal toxic shock syndrome
STSS
streptococcus
bacteria
bacterial infections
group G streptococcus
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/23/1/16-1009_article

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