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Case Report

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome following insertion of an intrauterine device – A case report

R. Venkataramanasetty *Department of Cardiovascular and Vascular Surgery, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK
,
Amal Aburawi Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, North Shore Hospital, Takapuna, New Zealand
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H. Phillip Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Derby City and General Hospital, Derby, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 379-382 | Published online: 16 Nov 2009

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