A Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presented with Streptococcal Myositis / 대한류마티스학회지
The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
;
: 446-450, 2003.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-10114
ABSTRACT
Streptococcal myositis is an extremely uncommon infectious disease caused by Group A streptococcus (GAS). GAS infection spreads rapidly and diffusely through the muscle, resulting in edema and necrosis. Consequently, it results in streptococcal toxic shock syndrome having extremely high mortality. We report a 42 year-old female patient with systemic lupus erythematosus accompanying with streptococcal myositis who initially presented with fever, severe pain, and tenderness on the calf. Her systemic toxic symptoms were aggravated and finally she died of the disease in spite of aggressive management.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Shock, Septic
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Streptococcus
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Communicable Diseases
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Mortality
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Edema
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Fever
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
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Myositis
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Necrosis
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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