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Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome

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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.

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All the authors were involved in case management. VK wrote the initial draft and shall act as the guarantor. KP helped in draft writing. SS and RPS gave intellectual inputs in case management and edited the draft. All authors approved the final draft.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Hospital, Porur, Chennai, 600116, India

    Vidya Krishna, Shuba Sankaranarayan, Rajakumar Padur Sivaraman & Krithika Prabaharan

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Krishna, V., Sankaranarayan, S., Sivaraman, R.P. et al. Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome. Indian J Pediatr 81, 946–948 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-013-1272-8

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