Severe group a streptococcal infection and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome
β Scribed by Fred Baxter; Jim McChesney
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag
- Year
- 2000
- Tongue
- French
- Weight
- 241 KB
- Volume
- 47
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1496-8975
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Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome from group A streptococcal disease is rare in the postpartum period, yet it is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and treatment can lessen complications. Midwives can improve provision of postpartum care by being adequately educated about