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Med Crit 2013; 27 (3)

Toxic shock syndrome: clinical and diagnostic

Esteban CME, Floristan VVJM, Olagorta GS, Belloc SJ, García IJJ

Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 183-186
PDF size: 132.81 Kb.


ABSTRACT

We present the clinical case of a patient with a final diagnosis of toxic shock syndrome. The toxic shock syndrome is a rare but fatal disease caused by a bacterial toxin. In most cases is caused by a toxin derived from certain types of staphylococcal bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus). Sometimes, it can be derived from Staphylococcus pyogenes. Clinically it may progress rapidly with high rates of mortality. Therefore, being a rare condition, it is necessary to have early diagnosis and immediate treatment. We emphasize the exceptional nature of the case, its appearance in a short period of time and fulminant course.


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