Shen X, Liang H, Wu G, Chen M, Li J. A Case Report of Streptococcus Dysgalactiae Toxic Shock Syndrome Complicated with Symmetric Peripheral Gangrene.
Infect Drug Resist 2023;
16:5977-5983. [PMID:
37705513 PMCID:
PMC10496922 DOI:
10.2147/idr.s426930]
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Abstract
Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equlsimilis (SDSE) is considered an important bacterial pathogen, and attention has also increased with the increasing number of invasive SDSE infections. Here, we report a patient with S. dysgalactiae toxic shock syndrome complicated by symmetrical peripheral gangrene (SPG). Despite surviving active treatment, amputation severely impacts the quality of life of patients. Therefore, we should pay attention to the early treatment of SDSE infection and the prevention and treatment of related complications.
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