Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infection Following Nasal Self-Packing With Facial Tissue: A Case Report.

Takeo Mori1, Sadako Yoshizawa2,3,4, Naoki Onda5

  • 1Department of General Medicine and Emergency Care (Infectious Diseases), Toho University Omori Medical Center, Tokyo, JPN.

Cureus
|October 20, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Invasive group A streptococcal infection (iGAS) can rapidly affect immunocompromised patients. A case of a multiple myeloma patient who developed iGAS and septic shock from nasal self-packing highlights the need for clinical vigilance.