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Group A Streptococcus Septic Shock after Surgical Abortion: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Tardieu, Stephanie C.
Schmidt, Elizabeth
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-09-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Group A Streptococcus (GAS) causing puerperal sepsis is a leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide.
Although rare, GAS infection is a relatively significant public health concern because of its propensity to evolve rapidly into septic shock, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, and death.
We report the case of a 27-year-old patient who presented with GAS septic shock after undergoing a surgical termination of pregnancy and was treated successfully and recovered without sequelae.
GAS septic shock should always be included in the differential diagnosis of any patient who develops sepsis after a surgical abortion.
Patients with GAS septic shock have a rapid clinical decline and need aggressive fluid management, early initiation of broad-spectrum antibiotics, and rapid surgical intervention.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tardieu, Stephanie C.& Schmidt, Elizabeth. 2017. Group A Streptococcus Septic Shock after Surgical Abortion: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147445
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tardieu, Stephanie C.& Schmidt, Elizabeth. Group A Streptococcus Septic Shock after Surgical Abortion: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147445
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tardieu, Stephanie C.& Schmidt, Elizabeth. Group A Streptococcus Septic Shock after Surgical Abortion: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147445
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1147445