title: Toxic strep syndrome.
abstract: Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci are known to produce infections with protean manifestations. We report here a case of toxic streptococcal syndrome in a patient who presented with a multisystemic disease. Serological and bacteriological evidence strongly suggested an infection by Group A beta hemolytic streptococci.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Medicine Unit I, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore.
authors.forename: J V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Peter
authors.forename: O C
authors.initials: OC
authors.lastname: Abraham
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: George
authors.forename: K N
authors.initials: KN
authors.lastname: Brahmadathan
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mathai
mesh_terms: D002437:Cefazolin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D002939:Ciprofloxacin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D002939:Ciprofloxacin; D002437:Cefazolin