A Case of Group G Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome / 감염과화학요법
Infection and Chemotherapy
;
: 187-189, 2010.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-75400
ABSTRACT
Toxic shock syndrome is an acute, multi-systemic, toxin-mediated illness caused by toxin-producing strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus species. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is usually caused by Streptococcus pyogenes but Group G streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is rare. Herein, we report a case of group G streptococcal toxic shock syndrome that was successfully treated with toxin reducing antibiotics and intravenous immunoglobulin therapies.
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Main subject:
Shock, Septic
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Staphylococcus aureus
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Streptococcus
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Streptococcus pyogenes
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Immunization, Passive
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Infection and Chemotherapy
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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