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A Rare Case of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome |
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Correspondence
Address : Dr. Janani Arul, A3-301, Purvawinderemere, Bhavani Amman Koil Streer, Surya Nagar, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. E-mail: jananiarul@yahoo.in |
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This article reports a case of 16-day-old male baby with features of cellulitis in the diaper area and shock. Blood culture report of baby and high vaginal swab of mother grew Group A Streptococcus (GAS) and the neonate was diagnosed to have Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. Hence, a case of Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome must be identified as early as possible, which is a rare and life threatening condition in a newborn. | ||||||
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