Severe, invasive group A streptococcal disease and toxic shock

被引:3
作者
Ahmed, S [1 ]
Ayoub, EM [1 ]
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[1] Univ Florida, Dept Pediat, Gainesville, FL 32610 USA
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PEDIATRIC ANNALS | 1998年 / 27卷 / 05期
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10.3928/0090-4481-19980501-08
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R72 [儿科学];
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100202 ;
摘要
Severe invasive group A streptococcal infections have been reported as presenting as necrotizing fasciitis, myositis, or bacteremia associated with toxic shock. This article presents current information detailing the clinical aspects of necrotizing fasciitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome.
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