Abstract
Group A streptococcus is commonly found in the skin or mucosa of vagina or throat. It can be responsible for a wide variety of infections that can range from mild to life threatening and lethal. Common infections caused by this bacterium include pharyngitis, impetigo, and scarlet fever. More serious complications include rheumatic fever, post streptococcal glomerulonephritis, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, amputation, necrotizing fasciitis, pneumonia, bacteremia, and multiorgan failure. This case report presents the management of a case of suspected community acquired group a streptococcus septicemia in a postpartum patient.
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