Wenshu Tang, P. L. Ho, WP Yau, Jimmy Wai Kwok Wong, Daniel Kwok Hing Yip
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.
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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.
Key concepts: Fasciitis, Streptococcus agalactiae, Medicine, Toxic shock syndrome, Streptococcus, Shock (circulatory), Microbiology, Dermatology