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Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome Caused by Group G Streptococcus, United Kingdom
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Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome Caused by Group G Streptococcus, United Kingdom
Emerg Infect Dis.
2017 Jan.
Abstract
We describe successful management of 3 patients with streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) attributable to group G Streptococcus infection. This small series supports recognition of group G Streptococcus in the etiology of STSS. We propose intravenous immunoglobulin be used in treatment as it is for STSS caused by group A Streptococcus.
Keywords: IVIg; STSS; bacteria; bacterial infections; group G streptococcus; intravenous immunoglobulin; streptococcal toxic shock syndrome; streptococci; streptococcus.
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