Successful Treatment of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome with Both Diffuse Peritonitis and Necrotizing Fasciitis

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is a life-threatening disease caused by infection of beta-hemolytic streptococci. Here, we report an uncommon case of STSS with both diffuse peritonitis and necrotizing fasciitis and summarize previous cases. The patient was diagnosed with STSS due to an inf...

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Published inCase reports in surgery Vol. 2018; no. 2018; pp. 1 - 4
Main Authors Kaneta, Anri, Sakai, Tsuyoshi, Ito, Masahiro, Sato, Shuichi, Sato, Fumie
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cairo, Egypt Hindawi Publishing Corporation 01.01.2018
Hindawi
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Hindawi Limited
Subjects
Abdomen
Antibiotics
Bacterial infections
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case reports
Cytokines
Diabetes
Edema
Fasciitis
Health aspects
Immunoglobulins
Infections
Infectious diseases
Intensive care
Intervention
Joint surgery
Mechanical ventilation
Medical prognosis
Necrotizing fasciitis
Penicillin G
Peritonitis
Sepsis
Septic shock
Small intestine
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome
Streptococcus
Surgery
Toxic shock syndrome
Urogenital system
Ventilation
Canada
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Summary:Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is a life-threatening disease caused by infection of beta-hemolytic streptococci. Here, we report an uncommon case of STSS with both diffuse peritonitis and necrotizing fasciitis and summarize previous cases. The patient was diagnosed with STSS due to an infection of the soft tissue of the lower extremity after surgery for diffuse peritonitis. The general condition had rapidly deteriorated with multiple organ dysfunction. Immediate intensive care, including mechanical ventilation, hemodiafiltration, and repeated debridement, is indispensable for a favorable outcome.
Bibliography:Academic Editor: Hajime Imura
ISSN:2090-6900
2090-6919
DOI:10.1155/2018/8260968