[Severe hypophosphoremia in a toxic shock syndrome].
A case of toxic shock syndrome occurring during a menstrual period, and associated with severe hypophosphataemia, is reported. The patient was a 21-year old woman using tampons. On the fourth day, she developed encephalopathy with decreased consciousness and hyperventilation. Severe hypophosphataemia was noted. A phage-group-1 Staphylococcus aureus, producing TSST-1 and enterotoxin A, was isolated from vaginal, pharyngeal and skin sites. Pathogenesis and role of hypophosphataemia in toxic shock syndrome are emphasized.
Saissy
J M
JM
Service d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Sainte-Anne, Toulon-Naval.
Rouvin
B
B
Donnard
G
G
Brisou
J
J
Chateau
J
J
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D010758:Phosphorus / Q000097:blood*; D010760:Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification
D010758:Phosphorus
Hypophosphorémie sévère au cours d'un syndrome de choc toxique.