title: Severe invasive group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus infection complicating pharyngitis: a case report and discussion.
abstract: Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS) has long been recognized as a deadly pathogen with manifestations ranging from impetigo to necrotizing fasciitis. Bacteremia from streptococcal pharyngitis is a rare complication. We report a patient presenting with septic shock and diabetic ketoacidosis from streptococcal pharyngitis. The pathophysiology, classification, and treatment of invasive group A streptococcal infection is discussed.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Kelly
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Dick
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010400:Penicillin G / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes / Q000302:isolation & purification
chemical_list: D010400:Penicillin G