Toxic strep syndrome.
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.
Peter
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Dept. of Medicine Unit I, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore.
Abraham
O C
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George
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Brahmadathan
K N
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Mathai
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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
D002939:Ciprofloxacin; D002437:Cefazolin