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Additional biomarkers and emm types associated with group A streptococcal toxic shock syndrome: a Japanese nationwide observational study. [PDF]

open access: yesEur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis
Hanada S   +7 more
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Toxic Shock Syndrome

The American Journal of Nursing, 1981
K. J. is a 27-year-old woman whose hands now curve like claws. Most of her waist-length hair has fallen out, and gangrene has cut off the sensation in her fingertips and two toes. She has lost her job because she cannot use her hands. Sensational reports such as this one have been appearing recently on television and in newspapers nationwide.
B B, Dan, K N, Shands
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Toxic Shock Syndrome

JAMA, 1987
Abstract Surveillance for toxic-shock syndrome (TSS) in Wisconsin detected 38 cases with onsets from September 1975 through June 1980. Thirty-seven of the cases occurred after January 1, 1979; 37 of the patients were women; 35 cases occurred during menses; 38 patients were white; and one patient died.
P H, Wolf   +5 more
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Toxic shock syndrome

Annals of Emergency Medicine, 1982
Three cases of toxic shock syndrome are presented. All exhibited hypotension and involvement of three or more organ systems. Staphylococcus aureus was isolated in all cases. All patients recovered without sequelae. The etiology, clinical features, differential diagnosis, therapy, and preventive measures are discussed.
M, Maya, A L, Harwood
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Toxic shock syndrome

Emergency Nurse, 2007
Toxic shock syndrome is outlined, paying particular attention to the important role of nurses in its diagnosis and early ...
Peter, Lillitos   +2 more
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Toxic shock syndrome

The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 2004
The authors present two children who had fever >or=38.9 degree C, diffuse rash, hypotension, deranged renal and hepatic functions, disseminated intravascular coagulation, altered sensorium and inflamed oral mucosa. They responded to fluids, inotropes, antibiotics and intravenous immunoglobulin (2 g/kg).
Rashna, Dass, P, Nishad, Sunit, Singhi
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TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME IN A NEONATE

Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 2007
We report an unusual case of toxic shock syndrome in a 4-day-old baby, with mucosal isolates of Staphylococcus aureus (SEC, G, and I) and group G streptococcus. Treatment involved intravenous immunoglobulin and antibiotics. This case highlights the difficulties associated with the diagnosis and treatment of this condition in neonates.
Poivell, Christine   +2 more
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Toxic shock syndrome: A review

Annals of Emergency Medicine, 1988
TSS is a recently described acute febrile illness characterized by hypotension, rash, desquamation, and multisystemic involvement. While most common in menstruating women, TSS also occurs in men and non-menstruating women. It is now known that the disease is caused by one or more toxins produced by the S aureus organism.
S W, Wright, A T, Trott
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Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome

Journal of Hematopathology, 2023
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a severe acute disease characterized by high fever, hypotension, rash, multiple organ dysfunction and desquamation during convalescence. TSS is caused by toxin-producing strains of Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. TSS remains a rare but severe disease.
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