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A Case of Severe Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome

Sadia Iqbal, D.O., PGY-3 LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, Internal Medicine, Blacksburg, VA Neeraj Gupta, M.D. Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Background

Table 1: Case definition of STSS (5)

Discussion

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is a disease defined as an infection with Group A streptococcus (GAS) accompanied by sudden onset of shock, organ failure, and frequently death. The two most severe clinical manifestations of GAS are STSS and necrotizing fasciitis 2 . The objective of this case study is to review the current knowledge of STSS including diagnostic criteria and specific treatment including the use of polyclonal intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG).

Clinical Case

Conclusion

Figure 2: Left foot wound during admission (top) and 6 months later (bottom)

References

This research was supported (in whole or in part) by HCA Healthcare and/or an HCA Healthcare affiliated entity. The views expressed in this publication represent those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of HCA Healthcare or any of its affiliated entities.

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