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Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome with associated necrotising fasciitis necessitating amputation of the lower extremity – A case report [PDF]
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2023 Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is a severe, invasive and life-threatening infection associated with a high risk of rapid multiorgan failure. It is associated with high morbidity and mortality.
Thomas Strecker +3 more
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Superantigens and Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2003 Superantigens produced by Streptococcus pyogenes have been implicated with streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS). We analyzed 19 acute-phase serum samples for mitogenic activity from patients with severe streptococcal disease.
Thomas Proft +3 more
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Necrotizing fasciitis and septic shock due to streptococcal toxic shock syndrome in an elderly patient: A case report [PDF]
Clinical Case Reports, 2023 Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) has a high mortality rate, and most patients die within a few days of onset. We report an elderly patient with STSS, necrotizing fasciitis and septic shock caused by group G streptococcus who was successfully ...
Akiko Kurachi +5 more
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Evaluating antibiotic regimens for streptococcal toxic shock syndrome in children. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2023 IntroductionStreptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is a severe consequence of infections from Streptococcus pyogenes. The early identification and timely intervention with appropriate anti-infective agents are pivotal for managing pediatric STSS. This
Haixia Zhang +6 more
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Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome: A Case Report. [PDF]
Cureus, 2022 Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is a serious complication of group A Streptococcus infection with a high mortality rate. Rapid detection, early intensive care support, and surgical management are paramount in treating these patients. We present a case of a 65-year-old male, with a documented medical history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus,
Silva JM +5 more
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Emerging Trends in Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome, Japan [PDF]
Emerging Infectious DiseasesJapan experienced substantial increases in streptococcal toxic shock syndrome and group A Streptococcus pharyngitis after relaxing COVID-19 restrictions in May 2023.
Mugen Ujiie
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A Rare Case of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome [PDF]
Indian Journal of Neonatal Medicine and Research, 2020 This article reports a case of 16-day-old male baby with features of cellulitis in the diaper area and shock. Blood culture report of baby and high vaginal swab of mother grew Group A Streptococcus (GAS) and the neonate was diagnosed to have ...
Janani Arul +2 more
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[Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome]. [PDF]
Nihon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine, 2002 AbstractPerhaps more noteworthy than the emergence of Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (StrepTSS) is its persistence for a period of more than 15 years in most geographical areas and an actual increase in incidence in some regions. Early diagnosis remains a problem, and aggressive surgery often cannot be avoided. The continuing rates of mortality and
Benu, Dhawan +5 more
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Increasing reports of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome from Japan [PDF]
New Microbes and New InfectionsAminath Shiba Ahmed +5 more
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Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome in an adolescent
Медицинский совет, 2022 A special form of streptococcal infection is streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STS), characterized by rapid development of symptoms and high mortality. Patient O., 14 years old, was taken to the infectious diseases department of OGAUZ DBNo. 1 by the
N. A. Ryzhakova +8 more
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