We have located links that may give you full text access.
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome After Insertion of a Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Device.
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada : JOGC 2019 April 11
BACKGROUND: The insertion of intrauterine devices (IUDs) is associated with a small increased risk of pelvic inflammatory disease and ascending infection, particularly in patients with risk factors. However, the risk of sepsis and toxic shock syndrome after insertion of an IUD is a rare event, described only through case reports in the literature.
CASE: This report describes the case of a 40-year-old woman who presented with high fever, myalgias, and abdominal pain 2 days following the insertion of a levonorgestrel-releasing IUD. She was found to have group A Streptococcus infection in the vagina that led to a diagnosis of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome and required admission to the intensive care unit.
CONCLUSION: Toxic shock syndrome is a rare but potentially catastrophic complication after the insertion of an IUD. Health care providers should be conscious of this complication, particularly among patients presenting with fever and sepsis soon after IUD insertion.
CASE: This report describes the case of a 40-year-old woman who presented with high fever, myalgias, and abdominal pain 2 days following the insertion of a levonorgestrel-releasing IUD. She was found to have group A Streptococcus infection in the vagina that led to a diagnosis of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome and required admission to the intensive care unit.
CONCLUSION: Toxic shock syndrome is a rare but potentially catastrophic complication after the insertion of an IUD. Health care providers should be conscious of this complication, particularly among patients presenting with fever and sepsis soon after IUD insertion.
Full text links
Related Resources
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app
All material on this website is protected by copyright, Copyright © 1994-2024 by WebMD LLC.
This website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties.
By using this service, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.
Your Privacy Choices
You can now claim free CME credits for this literature searchClaim now
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app