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The role of the host—Neutrophil biology
Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract Neutrophilic polymorphonuclear leukocytes (neutrophils) are myeloid cells packed with lysosomal granules (hence also called granulocytes) that contain a formidable antimicrobial arsenal. They are terminally differentiated cells that play a critical role in acute and chronic inflammation, as well as in the resolution of inflammation and wound ...
Iain L. C. Chapple +4 more
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Necrotizing fasciitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome secondary to varicella in a healthy child [PDF]
Korean Journal of Pediatrics, 2014 Varicella is usually considered to be a benign disease in healthy children; however, serious complications can occur such as necrotizing fasciitis and toxic shock syndrome.
Byung Ok Kwak +5 more
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Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome in the intensive care unit
Annals of Intensive Care, 2018 The streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is a severe complication associated with invasive infections by group A streptococci. In spite of medical progresses in the care of patients with septic shock during the last decades, this condition has remained ...
Marylin Schmitz +3 more
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Streptococcal Toxic-Shock Syndrome: Spectrum of Disease, Pathogenesis, and New Concepts in Treatment
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 1995 Since the 1980s there has been a marked increase in the recognition and reporting of highly invasive group A streptococcal infections with or without necrotizing fasciitis associated with shock and organ failure.
Dennis L. Stevens
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生物医学转化, 2023 Objective To explore the therapeutic method of streptococcal toxin shock syndrome and necrotizing fasciitis caused by streptococcus pyogenes. Methods We retrospectively reviewed 2 cases of streptococcus pyogenes infection, summarize the treatment ...
Liu Xiaofeng +4 more
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2021 Summary:. Patients with severe group A Streptococcus (GAS) induced necrotizing soft tissue infection sometimes develop Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, which is a life-threatening condition with an extremely high fatality rate.
Itaru Tsuge, MD, PhD +6 more
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Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome
Medicinski pregled, 2010 Introduction. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is now recognized as a toxin-mediated, multisystem illness. It is characterized by an early onset of shock with multiorgan failure and continues to be associated with high morbidity and mortality, caused by group A Streptococcus pyogenes.
Ljiljana, Gvozdenović +4 more
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Group B Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome and covR/S Mutations Revisited
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2017 Gene mutations in the virulence regulator CovR/S of group A Streptococcus play a substantial role in the pathogenesis of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome.
Parham Sendi +3 more
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Fulminant Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome
Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 2018 We present a case of a previously healthy 37-year-old male who developed fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and hypovolaemia. Within 5.5 h he presented with tachycardia, tachypnoea, became hypotensive and displayed a diffuse erythematous rash. In the following hours he developed persistent hypotension, acute respiratory distress syndrome, liver ...
Zavala, S., Arias, M., Legua, P.
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Spontaneous perforation of the cystic duct in streptococcal toxic shock syndrome: a case report
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2008 Introduction Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is a complication of group A streptococcal infection, most often originating from the skin. The syndrome is characterized by fever, hypotension and multiple organ failure.
Endeman Henrik +2 more
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