Spontaneous perforation of the cystic duct in streptococcal toxic shock syndrome: a case report
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is a complication of group A streptococcal infection, most often originating from the skin. The syndrome is characterized by fever, hypotension and multiple organ failure. Mortality rate may be as...
Main Authors: | Endeman Henrik, Ligtenstein David A, Oudemans-van Straaten Heleen M |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
Online Access: | http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/2/1/338 |
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