Invasive group A streptococcus infection of the scrotum and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome

We report a case of invasive group A streptococcus infection of the scrotum that presented as epididymoorchitis and rapidly progressed to streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. The presentation, pathophysiology, and management of invasive group A streptococcus and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome are...

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Published in:	Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) Vol. 56; no. 4; p. 669
Main Authors:	Walker, B R, Pribble, C G, Cartwright, P C
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-10-2000
Subjects:	Adolescent Anti-Bacterial Agents Debridement Drainage Drug Therapy, Combination - therapeutic use Fever Humans Male Orchitis - diagnosis Orchitis - therapy Pain Reoperation Scrotum - microbiology Shock, Septic - diagnosis Streptococcal Infections - diagnosis Streptococcus pyogenes - isolation & purification
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Summary:	We report a case of invasive group A streptococcus infection of the scrotum that presented as epididymoorchitis and rapidly progressed to streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. The presentation, pathophysiology, and management of invasive group A streptococcus and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome are reviewed. Rapid recognition is necessary to avoid the significant morbidity and mortality associated with these invasive infections.
ISSN:	0090-4295 1527-9995
DOI:	10.1016/s0090-4295(00)00729-9