GABHS toxic shock syndrome (STSS...
Historic features vary depending on the GABHS syndrome.
Typically presents with fever and the abrupt onset of severe pain
May have preceding soft tissue infection such as cellulitis
A pr...
Volume resuscitation
Anticipatory management of multisystem organ failure
Replete electrolytes as indicated
Inotropes as indicated
Blood products as indicated for anemia or throm...
Fulminant course with rapid deterioration is characteristic of invasive GABHS infections.
Prognosis is improved with early recognition and aggressive management.
Case fatality rate...
American Academy of Pediatrics. Group A streptococcal infections. In: Kimberlin DW, Brady MT, Jackson MA, et al, eds. Red Book: 2015 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases. ...
041.01 Streptococcus infection in conditions classified elsewhere and of unspecified site, streptococcus, group A
041.02 Streptococcus infection in conditions classified elsewhere and of unsp...
Q: For whom should the diagnosis of invasive GABHS be entertained?
A: Consider GABHS in any child with varicella who experiences recrudescence of fever, fever ≥39°C (102.2°F) beyond the 3rd day of ...
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