A case of severe septic shock caused by Streptococcus agalactiae-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

A case of severe septic shock caused by Streptococcus agalactiae

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Author:

Zhang Hua¹,Tang Tian¹,Liu Guocheng¹,Liu Guangming¹,Pan Lingai²

Affiliation:

1. Pidu District People’s Hospital

2. University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

Abstract

Abstract GBS causes fewer severe infections, less severe septic shock, and generally infects special populations, GBS infection is easily overlooked. This case is the first report in the world of severe septic shock caused by GBS in ordinary young woman. Therefore, for septic shock in the general population without underlying diseases, especially women, clinicians should strengthen the awareness of screening and be alert to GBS infection.

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Research Square Platform LLC

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