Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches Incorporating Point-of-Care Antigen Testing—Case Series

Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches Incorporating Point-of-Care Antigen Testing—Case Series

Background: Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is a serious and potentially fatal complication of invasive Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Streptococcus, GAS) infection, often stemming from severe soft tissue infections. While uncommon, tonsillitis can also lead to STSS, with lethality rates...

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Main Authors: Peter Mihalov, Simona Kovalíková, Karol Laktiš, Matej Bendžala, Peter Sabaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
Series:Clinics and Practice
Subjects:
<i>Streptococcus pyogenes</i>
streptococcal toxic shock syndrome
tonsillitis
point-of-care test
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2039-7283/15/4/70
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