Group A Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome Developing in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
Background: Group A streptococcal (GAS) toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is an uncommon, but life-threatening infection during pregnancy and should be considered in rapid onset of shock.Most cases described in the literature have occurred in the puerperium.We report a case of GAS TSS occurring during the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2002-01-01
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Series: | Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S1064744902000248 |