Toxic shock-like syndrome associated with Bartholin's gland abscess: case report.
Herein is the first reported case of bartholinitis complicated by toxic shock-like syndrome. Streptococcal exotoxin is implicated in this case of nonmenstrual toxic shock-like syndrome, which is an increasingly recognized manifestation of streptococcal infection. Further surveillance, investigation, and reporting of streptococcal toxic shock-like syndrome are recommended.
Shearin
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Division of Adolescent Medicine, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C.
Boehlke
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Karanth
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D000038:Abscess / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D001472:Bartholin's Glands; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae; D014847:Vulvitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology