| Toxic shock syndrome and streptococcal myositis: three case reports. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12200610 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Group A streptococcal (GAS) infection is the most common cause of bacterial pharyngitis and has an important role in the pathogenesis of post-infective phenomena including rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis. Mortality from GAS is uncommon, particularly in the paediatric population. Toxic shock syndrome reflects the most severe form of GAS-related disease and is often associated with fasciitis or myositis. CONCLUSION: We present three cases of toxic shock syndrome secondary to (GAS) myositis demonstrating the importance of early recognition and provision of intensive care management. |
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Authors:
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Ryan Watkins; Harish Vyas |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2002-08-13 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European journal of pediatrics Volume: 161 ISSN: 0340-6199 ISO Abbreviation: Eur. J. Pediatr. Publication Date: 2002 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-08-29 Completed Date: 2003-03-04 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7603873 Medline TA: Eur J Pediatr Country: Germany |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 497-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Child Health, University Hospital, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK. ryanw@doctors.org.uk |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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therapeutic use* Child, Preschool Clindamycin / therapeutic use Female Humans Immunoglobulins / therapeutic use Infant Intensive Care Male Metronidazole / therapeutic use Myositis / drug therapy, microbiology* Penicillins / therapeutic use Shock, Septic / drug therapy, microbiology*, surgery Streptococcal Infections / drug therapy, microbiology*, surgery Streptococcus pyogenes* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents; 0/Immunoglobulins; 0/Penicillins; 18323-44-9/Clindamycin; 443-48-1/Metronidazole |
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