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Malignant necrotising streptococcal myositis: a rare and fatal condition
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Malignant necrotising streptococcal myositis: a rare and fatal condition
J Bone Joint Surg Br.
2003 Mar.
Abstract
We present a case of fatal 'malignant' necrotising streptococcal myositis in a previously healthy 39-year-old man. The infection was caused by Lancefield group-A haemolytic streptococcus highlights the clinical features and the necessity of prompt aggressive treatment.
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