Recurrent group A Streptococcal genital infection after Puerperal sepsis.
Recurrent group A streptococcal infection is a well-known phenomenon. It is well documented as a problem in pharyngotonsillitis and skin infections. This report describes a case of recurrent genital infection after puerperal sepsis caused by group A streptococci.
D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016521:Electrophoresis, Gel, Pulsed-Field; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011379:Prognosis; D011645:Puerperal Infection / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D012008:Recurrence; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents