Group A Streptococcus Causing Necrotizing Fasciitis and Toxic Shock Syndrome After Medical Termination of Pregnancy  

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Daif, Jennifer Linda ; Levie, Mark ; Chudnoff, Scott ; Kaiser, Bente ; Shahabi, Shohreh

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Obstetrics and Gynecology vol. 113 no. 02 Part 02 (Feb. 2009), page 504.

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Perpustakaan FK Nomor Panggil: O01.K.2009.01 Non-tandon: 1 (dapat dipinjam: 0) Tandon: tidak ada

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BACKGROUND: Group A Streptococcus is an aerobic gram-positive bacteria known to cause cutaneous infections. Invasive infections can lead to toxic shock syndrome with multiorgan failure and mortality rates of 25-48%. CASE: A healthy, young woman developed necrotizing fasciitis, myonecrosis, and toxic shock syndrome after an elective medical termination of pregnancy. This patient had confirmed group A Streptococcus on blood cultures and underwent surgical debridement. After aggressive surgical treatment, below-the-knee amputation, and antibiotic therapy, the patient survived. CONCLUSION: This case demonstrates the need for prompt recognition and treatment of necrotizing fasciitis/toxic shock syndrome.

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