Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus as a cause of toxic shock syndrome. A case report.
Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus (pyogenes) has been associated recently with toxic-shock-like syndrome similar to staphylococcal toxic shock as described originally in 1978. A group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection occurred in a recent postpartum patient and clinically resembled staphylococcal toxic shock.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wilford Hall United States Air Force Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, TX 78236-5300.
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D000328:Adult; D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D004322:Drainage; D004653:Empyema / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010400:Penicillin G / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications*; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes; D014812:Vitamin K / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014812:Vitamin K; D010400:Penicillin G