PubMed · 1993 · 26 citations · 0 references
Life SciencesInfectious DiseasesMicrobiologyBacteriologyMedical MicrobiologyBacterial InfectionsBacterial SerologyClinical BacteriologyMedical BacteriologyPathogenesis Of Infectious DiseaseToxin-mediated DiseaseBacteriological DiagnosisGroup A Streptococcal InfectionStreptococcus Species
Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci are known to produce infections with protean manifestations. We report here a case of toxic streptococcal syndrome in a patient who presented with a multisystemic disease. Serological and bacteriological evidence strongly suggested an infection by Group A beta hemolytic streptococci.