Life-threatening necrotizing myometritis, due to Group A streptococcus – still a life-threatening condition
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Puerperal infection with Group A streptococcus (GAS) can present with few symptoms and rapidly progress to a life-threatening condition. Often, the infection can be treated with antibiotics. Delay in diagnosis increases risk of sepsis, multiorgan failure, and death. GAS infection is a differential diagnose for all postpartum women with unexplained symptoms.
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دوره 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015