Emergence of Invasive Group A Streptococcus Infection in an Infant: A Case Report
Introduction: Group A streptococcus (GAS) manifests as a spectrum of illnesses, ranging from mild to life-threatening. While relatively rare in infants, GAS infections can present with grave consequences. Case Report: An eight-month-old infant was found to have GAS bacteremia complicated by sepsis a...
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Main Authors: | Alexis N. Roach, Ryan Kwong, Sarah Sylvester |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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eScholarship Publishing, University of California
2024-12-01
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Series: | Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine |
Online Access: | https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1zq1p1gp |
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