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First Reported Australian case of Fatal Streptococcal Group B Pneumonia (serotype 21) Necrotising fasciitis complicated by Toxic Shock Like Syndrome – A Case report and review
INTRODUCTION: NF is a life-threatening infection and progressive disease resulting in widespread fulminant tissue destruction. It is rarely caused by Group B Streptococcus pneumonia. Early management with surgical removal of devitalized tissue and urgent antibiotic administration are key therapies....
Autores principales: | Gaber, Nouran, Kandasamy, Shalini, Thomas, Alasdair, Chimunda, Timothy |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Elsevier
2022
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9216318/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35757071 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijregi.2022.01.005 |
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