title: Puerperal group A Streptococcus infection.
abstract: Group A Streptococci infection during antenatal period as well as postnally can be very serious and would require intense management-both surgical and medical. Many authors believe the incidence is rising. High index of clinical suspicion is necessary in order to early intervention.
authors.affiliation: North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road, Manchester, UK. sivanezan@gmail.com
authors.forename: Kanapathippillai
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sivanesan
authors.forename: Manika
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Burch
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011645:Puerperal Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes / Q000302:isolation & purification*