Emerging infection: streptococcal toxic shock-like syndrome caused by group B Streptococcus (GBS), Streptococcus agalactiae

Streptococcus agalactiae or Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infections are commonly associated with infections in neonates and pregnant women. However, there has been a rising incidence in nonpregnant adults. The risk of GBS infection in nonpregnant adults is increased for patients of advanced age and...

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Published in:	Autopsy and Case Reports
Main Authors:	Fareed Rajack, Shawn Medford, Ali Ramadan, Tammey Naab
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	University of São Paulo 2024-07-01
Subjects:	Amputation, Surgical Bacteremia Fasciitis, Necrotizing Shock, Septic Virulence Factors
Online Access:	https://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/227317

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