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Sep 2026
Fulminant group A streptococcal necrotizing fasciitis presenting as severe calf pain after pharyngitis in an adolescent: a case report
Background Invasive Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infection can rapidly progress to life-threatening conditions, including necrotizing fasciitis (NF) and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS). While typically associated with cutaneous breaches or underlying comorbidities, hematogenous seeding following primary pharyn...
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