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S Besier1, T M Bingold, F Walcher
1Institut für Medizinische Mikrobiologie und Krankenhaushygiene, Klinikum der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, 60596, Frankfurt am Main. s.besier@em.uni-frankfurt.de
Abstract:
Streptococcus agalactiae, known as a pathogen that causes meningitis and septicemia in neonates, emerges as an invasive organism in nonpregnant adults. This case report describes the fulminant course of a necrotizing fasciitis (NF) with streptococcal toxic shock-like syndrome (STSS) in a 76-year-old diabetic patient caused by S. agalactiae, serotype V. Chronic diseases and immunodeficiency are considered to be risk factors for the acquisition of group B streptococcal disease. Since early surgical treatment in conjunction with antimicrobial and intensive care therapy is critical for the outcome of patients with NF and/or STSS, clinicians should be aware of invasive S. agalactiae infections in adults with subcutaneous emphysema.
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