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Malignant necrotising streptococcal myositis: a rare and fatal condition.
Subramanian, K N; Lam, K S.
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  • Subramanian KN; Queen's Medical Centre, University Hospital, Nottingham, England, UK.
J Bone Joint Surg Br ; 85(2): 277-8, 2003 Mar.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-12678368
We present a case of fatal 'malignant' necrotising streptococcal myositis in a previously healthy 39-year-old man. The infection was caused by Lancefield group-A haemolytic streptococcus highlights the clinical features and the necessity of prompt aggressive treatment.
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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Streptococcal Infections / Streptococcus pyogenes / Myositis Type of study: Diagnostic_studies Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Language: En Journal: J Bone Joint Surg Br Year: 2003 Document type: Article Country of publication: Reino Unido
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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Streptococcal Infections / Streptococcus pyogenes / Myositis Type of study: Diagnostic_studies Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Language: En Journal: J Bone Joint Surg Br Year: 2003 Document type: Article Country of publication: Reino Unido