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Puerperal group A Streptococcus infection

Authors: Kanapathippillai Sivanesan, Manika Singh, David Burch

Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Issue 1/2010

Abstract

Group A Streptococci infection during antenatal period as well as postnally can be very serious and would require intense management—both surgical and medical. Many authors believe the incidence is rising. High index of clinical suspicion is necessary in order to early intervention.

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Title: Puerperal group A Streptococcus infection
Authors: Kanapathippillai Sivanesan
Manika Singh
David Burch
Publication date: 01-01-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Issue 1/2010
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-009-1078-0

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