Recurrent streptococcal toxic shock syndrome due to distinct episodes of Streptococcus dysgalactiae and Streptococcus agalactiae septic arthritis.
BMJ Case Rep
; 17(8)2024 Aug 14.
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| ID: mdl-39142840
ABSTRACT
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is an uncommon disorder characterised by hypotension and multiorgan failure in the setting of streptococcal infection. Recurrent STSS is rare and has been due to recurrence of the same streptococcal species. Here, we present a case of a patient who developed recurrent STSS from a Streptococcus dysgalactiae right native joint septic arthritis and subsequently from a Streptococcus agalactiae left native joint septic arthritis.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Recidiva
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Choque Séptico
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Infecções Estreptocócicas
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Streptococcus agalactiae
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Artrite Infecciosa
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMJ Case Rep
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos
País de publicação:
Reino Unido