Outcomes and management of pregnancy and puerperal group A streptococcal infections: A systematic review

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Authors

Kristin Harris · St. Michael's Hospital

Leslie Proctor · University of Toronto

Shiri Shinar · Mount Sinai Hospital

Eleni Philippopoulos · Mount Sinai Hospital

Mark H. Yudin · St. Michael's Hospital

Kellie E. Murphy · Mount Sinai Hospital

Abstract

Group A streptococcus infection remains an important contributor to pregnancy and puerperal morbidity and mortality. Early recognition, diagnosis and aggressive management are important for favorable outcomes given the serious risk of sepsis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome.

Topics & Keywords

Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Neonatal and Maternal Infections Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica

Volume 102, Issue 2, pp. 138-157

DOI: 10.1111/aogs.14500

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