Toxic Shock Syndrome: Rare but Deadly

• Published in: Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 16; no. 9; p. e69220
• Main Authors: Mendes, Jorge, Santos, Miguel G, Costa, Simone, Pinto, Luísa, Henriques, Fernando
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Cureus 11.09.2024
• Subjects: Emergency Medicine; General Surgery; Infectious Disease; toxic shock; streptococcus pyogenes; hyperbaric oxygen; group a streptococcus; emergency medicine; necrotizing fasciitis

Invasive group A streptococcal (GAS) disease, although rare, has a high mortality and morbidity rate, making early recognition and treatment crucial. Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) and necrotizing fasciitis are the most feared complications and require comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment. In addi...