Enfermedades infecciosas y microbiología clínica
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Enferm. Infecc. Microbiol. Clin. · Jan 2000
Case Reports[Fulminant streptococcus infection of soft tissue].
In recent years there has been an apparent increase in severe infections produced by group A beta-hemolytic Streptococci in developed countries. Necrotizing fascitis and myositis are two rare but fearsome complications caused by this microorganism. ⋯ Streptococcus pyogenes may produce fulminant infections in patients without underlying disease either spontaneously or following minimum traumas. The most frequent involvement is of the soft tissues. This virulence at a local tissue and systemic level has been associated with the production of exotoxin.