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Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome Caused by Group G Streptococcus, United Kingdom

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We describe successful management of 3 patients with streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) attributable to group G Streptococcus infection. This small series supports recognition of group G Streptococcus in the… Click to show full abstract

We describe successful management of 3 patients with streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) attributable to group G Streptococcus infection. This small series supports recognition of group G Streptococcus in the etiology of STSS. We propose intravenous immunoglobulin be used in treatment as it is for STSS caused by group A Streptococcus.

Keywords: toxic shock; caused group; group streptococcus; group; shock syndrome; streptococcal toxic

Journal Title: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Year Published: 2017

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