Toxic shock syndrome in a neonate.
We report an unusual case of toxic shock syndrome in a 4-day-old baby, with mucosal isolates of Staphylococcus aureus (SEC, G, and I) and group G streptococcus. Treatment involved intravenous immunoglobulin and antibiotics. This case highlights the difficulties associated with the diagnosis and treatment of this condition in neonates.
Powell
Christine
C
Department of Paediatrics, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, England. christinepowell@doctors.org.uk
Bubb
Samantha
S
Clark
Julia
J
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009092:Mucous Membrane / Q000382:microbiology; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000302:isolation & purification
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous