title: Necrotizing fasciitis in a pediatric patient caused by lancefield group g streptococcus: case report and brief review of the literature.
abstract: We report a case of necrotizing fasciitis with an accompanying toxic shock syndrome caused by Group G Streptococcus in a pediatric patient with a lymphatic malformation. Pediatricians need to be aware of the possibility of such infections, especially in those with vascular/lymphatic malformations, as early treatment is critical for survival.
authors.affiliation: Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rausch
authors.forename: Marc
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Foca