Vol 9, No 3 (2024)
Editorial
Published online: 2024-08-09
Evaluating the risk: Group A Streptococcus as a causative agent of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome and necrotizing fasciitis
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DOI: 10.5603/demj.101692
Disaster Emerg Med J 2024;9(3):133-135.
Abstract
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Keywords: Streptococcusstreptococcal toxic shock syndromeSTSSnecrotizing fasciitis
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