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Table 2 Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome

From: Surviving streptococcal toxic shock syndrome: a case report

 

1

2

Criterion A

Sterile site

Non sterile body site

Criterion B

Hypotension

Clinical and laboratory abnormalities including renal impairment, Liver abnormalities, Acute respiratory distress syndrome, extensive tissue necrosis ie. Necrotising fascitis and erythematous rash (requires two or more for diagnosis)

  1. Criterion A = Isolation of group A Streptococcus
  2. Criterion B = Clinical signs of severity
  3. Definite Case = A1 + B (1+2)
  4. Probable Case = A2 + B (1+2)
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Journal of Medical Case Reports

ISSN: 1752-1947