Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2758530 | International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Group A streptococcal sepsis is an uncommon management challenge and has a potentially fulminate course. We present the case of a 25-year-old woman who, within 24 h of spontaneous vaginal delivery at 32 weeks of gestation, developed signs of systemic infection and multi-organ failure requiring admission to the intensive care unit. Recombinant human activated protein C and intravenous immunoglobulin were used; subsequently heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and pulmonary embolus also required treatment.
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Authors
S. Al-Rawi, L.J. Woodward, J. Knight,