Abstract
We describe 2 cases of fatal necrotizing fasciitis and toxic shock syndrome caused by Streptococcus agalactiae-a rare entity that has been reported in only 9 patients-in 2 nonpregnant adults.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Arthritis, Infectious / etiology
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Fasciitis, Necrotizing / etiology*
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Fatal Outcome
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Female
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Humans
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Leg
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Shock, Septic / etiology*
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Streptococcal Infections / etiology*
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Streptococcus agalactiae / isolation & purification
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Streptococcus agalactiae / pathogenicity*