title: Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome presenting as acute respiratory distress and cor pulmonale.
abstract: We describe a 7-year-old boy with staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome who presented with acute respiratory distress and cor pulmonale. We wish to highlight this unusual presentation as the diagnosis of toxic shock syndrome depends chiefly on a high degree of clinical suspicion. Early diagnosis and prompt institution of appropriate therapy will significantly reduce morbidity and mortality.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai, India. drzakisyed@gmail.com
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Zaki
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Shanbag
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Chavan
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Shenoy
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011660:Pulmonary Heart Disease / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents