Report of 2 Fatal Cases of Adult Necrotizing Fasciitis and Toxic Shock Syndrome Caused byStreptococcus agalactiae

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Abstract

We describe 2 cases of fatal necrotizing fasciitis and toxic shock syndrome caused by Streptococcus agalactiae-a rare entity that has been reported in only 9 patients-in 2 nonpregnant adults.

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