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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Main Authors: | Shuichi Sato, Masahiro Ito, Tsuyoshi Sakai, Anri Kaneta, Fumie Sato |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2018-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Surgery |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/8260968 |
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