Malignant necrotising streptococcal myositis: a rare and fatal condition.
We present a case of fatal 'malignant' necrotising streptococcal myositis in a previously healthy 39-year-old man. The infection was caused by Lancefield group-A haemolytic streptococcus highlights the clinical features and the necessity of prompt aggressive treatment.
Subramanian
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Queen's Medical Centre, University Hospital, Nottingham, England, UK.
Lam
K S
KS
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009220:Myositis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000175:diagnosis; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis