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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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Main Authors: Nancy F. Crum (Author), Helen M. Chun (Author), Thomas G. Gaylord (Author), Braden R. Hale (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Hindawi Limited, 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary: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 third trimester of pregnancy in a previously healthy woman.
Item Description:1064-7449
1098-0997
10.1155/S1064744902000248

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