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Vasculitis, a Rare Presentation of a Post-Streptococcal Syndrome
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Post-streptococcal vasculitis is not awell-recognized non-suppurative complication of
Group A streptococcal infections. Seventeen-year-old male was admitted with palpable
purpura in the limbs, ankle swelling, microscopic hematuria and elevated inflammation
markers. After short remission period, an extensive exudative pleural effusion was
identified. High anti-streptococcal antibodies titers were found. This report illustrates an
atypical and rare presentation of a post-streptococcal syndrome.
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Vasculitis Streptococcal infections Adolescent
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Clin Res Infect Dis 2(1): 1011.