| Toxic shock syndrome associated with pharyngitis and submandibular space abscess. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 2064264 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Toxic shock syndrome continues to be encountered more frequently with the head and neck areas as sources of the toxin. In head and neck surgery practice it is most commonly noted following nasal packing. An unusual case associated with staphylococcal pharyngitis and spontaneous submandibular space abscess is reported and the literature concerning the subject is reviewed. Treatment is eradication of the infective focus, aggressive support of vital functions, and parenteral antistaphylococcal antibiotics. |
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Authors:
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J H Sales; P T Galantich; K S Kennedy; P J Gomez |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology Volume: 100 ISSN: 0003-4894 ISO Abbreviation: Ann. Otol. Rhinol. Laryngol. Publication Date: 1991 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-08-02 Completed Date: 1991-08-02 Revised Date: 2006-05-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0407300 Medline TA: Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 540-3 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Virginia 23708-5100. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Abscess
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complications*,
radiography Adult Humans Male Neck / radiography Pharyngitis / complications* Shock, Septic / etiology* Staphylococcal Infections / complications Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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