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Revision as of 20:10, 15 August 2019
- Also commonly referred to as Group A Streptococcus
Presentations
- Skin and soft tissue infections, including necrotizing fasciitis
- Upper and lower respiratory tract infections
- Bacteremia without a focus
- Septic arthritis and osteomyelitis
- Pelvic infections, including postpartum endometritis
- Many other foci
Prognosis
- Highest risk of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (TSS) or death
- Necrotizing fasciitis (50% and 50%)
- Pneumonia (30% and 30%)
- Bacteremia (15% and 25%)
