Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as group A Streptococcus, is a well-known cause of anal disease in pediatric populations but rarely causes
gastroenterologic disease in adults. We present a case of S. pyogenes bacteremia associated with severe colitis in a young woman.
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Published online: October 09, 2017
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