A fatal case of Staphylococcus aureus: associated toxic shock syndrome following nipple piercing.
We describe a case of a healthy adolescent with a fatal toxic shock syndrome due to Staphylococcus aureus. This infection developed 2 weeks after the patient underwent a nipple piercing by a friend. This case should serve as a strong reminder of the potentially fatal consequences of piercing that is becoming increasingly popular worldwide.
Bader
Mazen S
MS
Division of Infectious Diseases, Memorial University of Newfoundland School of Medicine, St. John's, Canada. msbader1@hotmail.com
Hamodat
Moaffak
M
Hutchinson
Jim
J
D000293:Adolescent; D046288:Body Piercing / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000382:microbiology*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000472:pathogenicity*