Group A streptococcal necrotizing soft-tissue infection with toxic shock is a life-threatening disease. Corticosteroid use in the treatment of this process has been reported rarely.
Method:
Case reports and review of pertinent literature.
Results:
Two infections caused by the same clonal strain of Streptococcus pyogenes are presented.
Conclusion:
The cases illustrate the possible utility of high-dose steroids in the treatment of this process.
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