A rare case of group A streptococcal toxic‐shock syndrome in a postpartum adolescent leading to multi‐organ failure

A rare case of group A streptococcal toxic‐shock syndrome in a postpartum adolescent leading to multi‐organ failure

Abstract Teenage pregnancy is not uncommon, but given the age of the patient, experience, and competency among medical providers varies. While toxic‐shock syndrome from group A streptococcus is rare in teenage pregnancy, observed is a gap in care of bridging.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Samuel Cortez Granados, Jonathan Batsch, Asona Lui, Jacob Hessman, Nika Gloyeske, Apurva Panchal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-05-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
hysterectomy
intravenous immunoglobulin
pregnancy
teenager
toxic‐shock syndrome
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2799

Internet

https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2799

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