Plantar Purpura as the Initial Presentation of Viridians Streptococcal Shock Syndrome Secondary to Streptococcus gordonii Bacteremia

Viridians streptococcal shock syndrome is a subtype of toxic shock syndrome. Frequently, the diagnosis is missed initially because the clinical features are nonspecific. However, it is a rapidly progressive disease, manifested by hypotension, rash, palmar desquamation, and acute respiratory distress...

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Main Authors: Chen-Yi Liao, Kuan-Jen Su, Cheng-Hui Lin, Shu-Fang Huang, Hsien-Kuo Chin, Chin-Wen Chang, Wu-Hsien Kuo, Ren-Jy Ben, Yen-Cheng Yeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/9463895
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