Fulminant streptococcal infection with early immunoglobulin introduction resulting in a favourable outcome for both mother and new‐born: A case report

Abstract

Abstract Introduction The antibacterial agent was changed from cefepime to piperacillin and clindamycin for streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, and an emergency cesarean section was performed. Immunoglobulin was added on the first postoperative day. Group A Streptococcus was isolated on the second postoperative day. Case A 37‐year old woman visited her doctor with complaints of sore throat and fever at 32 weeks gestation, she visited her previous doctor for sore throat and fever. She was treated with cefepime and transported to hospital. Conclusion Antimicrobial therapy and combined immunoglobulin administration were continued. Both mother and infant survived.

Keywords

• infectious disease
• maternal medicine