Group B Streptococcal Necrotizing Fasciitis and Toxic Shock-Like Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract

We report the fourth case of group B streptococcal (GBS) necrotizing fasciitis and toxic shock-like syndrome. Since the mechanism of GBS toxic shock may be similar to Group A Streptococcus, intravenous immunoglobulin should be considered as an adjunct to clindamycin-based antibiotic therapy.