title: Group A streptococcus and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome: a postpartum case report.
abstract: Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome from group A streptococcal disease is rare in the postpartum period, yet it is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and treatment can lessen complications. Midwives can improve provision of postpartum care by being adequately educated about signs and symptoms of this disease, thereby enhancing their ability to recognize it and obtain the appropriate referral or collaborative medical care. A clinical presentation of postpartum streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, including provider follow-up, is presented.
authors.affiliation: 10 Forrester Street, Unit 3, Salem, MA 01970, USA.
authors.forename: Sara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Golden
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000382:microbiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004716:Endometritis / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006505:Hepatitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D011645:Puerperal Infection / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes / Q000302:isolation & purification; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014556:Urine / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents