title: Streptococcal Toxic Shock syndrome.
abstract: Streptococcal Toxic Shock syndrome (STSS) is a serious complication caused by exotoxins of Group A Streptococcus (GAS). It presents with fulminant shock and rash, is rapidly progressive with Multi-Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS) and requires aggressive therapy with fluids, antibiotics and source control.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Hospital, Porur, Chennai, 600116, India.
authors.forename: Vidya
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Krishna
authors.forename: Shuba
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sankaranarayan
authors.forename: Rajakumar Padur
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Sivaraman
authors.forename: Krithika
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Prabaharan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002675:Child, Preschool; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy