Table 2. Complications and treatment for group A Streptococcus infections in women with streptococcal toxic shock syndrome admitted to an intensive care unit (n = 12)
Variable n (%)
Complication
ARDS 8 (66.6)
Acute liver failure 5 (41.6)
Acute kidney failure 2 (16.2)
DIC 4 (33.3)
Treatment
Antibiotics only 6 (50)
Intubation 4 (33.3)
IVIG 6 (66.6)
Laparotomy/laparoscopy 6 (66.6)
Uterine curettage 2 (16.2)
Hysterectomy 4 (33.3)