Severe group a streptococcus infection after thyroidectomy: report of three cases and review

Surgical Infections Oct 2008, Vol. 9, No. 5: 529-531.

Abstract Background: Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is an uncommon cause of infection after clean surgery in non-pregnant adults. Methods: Report of three cases and review of the literature. Results: For the first time in France, severe GAS infections were ... (Source: Surgical Infections)