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Abstract
Two cases of scarlet fever are described, both following super-infection of chickenpox. Enterotoxin B and C producing staphylococci were the only pathogens identified. The role of staphylococcal and streptococcal toxins in the pathogenesis of scarlet fever and toxic shock syndrome is discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1991 PMID: 1775408 PMCID: PMC2399141 DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.67.793.1013
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Postgrad Med J ISSN: 0032-5473 Impact factor: 2.401