rare case of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome in Kuwait

ABSTRACT

Invasive Streptococcal A infection is a community acquired disease of high mortality that can be seen in healthy people with no underlying disease. Clinical presentation is variable which might lead initially to incorrect diagnosis. The development of toxic shock syndrome is the major predictor of mortality. The fulminant onset of the disease emphasizes the importance of early penicillin introduction in suspected cases. We describe the first reported case of group A streptococcal toxic shock syndrome in Kuwait and review the relevant literature