Report of 2 fatal cases of adult necrotizing fasciitis and toxic shock syndrome caused by Streptococcus agalactiae.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe 2 cases of fatal necrotizing fasciitis and toxic shock syndrome caused by Streptococcus agalactiae-a rare entity that has been reported in only 9 patients-in 2 nonpregnant adults.
Medical subject headings
- Fasciitis, Necrotizing
- Shock, Septic
- Streptococcal Infections
- Streptococcus agalactiae