A Case of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome Clinically Presenting with Purpura Fulminans / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
; : 315-317, 2006.
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em Ko
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ABSTRACT
Purpura fulminans is a term that describes an acute, often lethal, syndrome of hemorrhagic necrosis of the skin, due to dermal vascular thrombosis associated with vascular collapse and disseminated intravascular coagulation. Although it is seen in several clinical settings, it occurs most commonly in patients with acute, current infection. The causative organisms include meningococci, Gram-negative bacilli, staphylococci, streptococci and rickettsia. We report a case of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome in a 63-year-old female. She presented with irregular-shaped, massive ecchymoses and hemorrhagic bullae with progressive skin necrosis on her left thigh. Streptococcus pyogenes was found from blood culture and bulla, and multiple organ dysfunction occurred.
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Assunto principal:
Púrpura
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Rickettsia
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Choque Séptico
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Pele
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Streptococcus pyogenes
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Coxa da Perna
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Trombose
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Coagulação Intravascular Disseminada
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Equimose
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Púrpura Fulminante
Limite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Ano de publicação:
2006
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Article