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CASE REPORT

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

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Pages 879-882 | Received 31 Mar 2003, Accepted 14 Jul 2003, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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