Maternal and Fetal Death following Group A Streptococcal Meningitis in Mid-Term Pregnancy
Background. Group A streptococcal (GAS) meningitis is rarely seen in the antenatal period, but it is associated with significant mortality. We present a case of a mid-trimester woman who developed fulminant meningitis following a rapid onset atypical presentation of infection with this organism. Cas...
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Main Authors: | Sayinthen Vivekanantham (Author), Nadeesha Mudalige (Author), Venothan Suri (Author), Abderahman Kamaledeen (Author), Penelope Law (Author) |
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Hindawi Limited,
2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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