Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome in a pediatric patient with intramuscular venous malformation in the neck

Background Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is diagnosed based on signs of shock with multi-organ system involvement, a generalized erythematous macular rash, and rapidly progressive and destructive soft tissue infection.Case Report The patient was a 2-year-old girl with intramuscular venous malformation in the neck in which an infection occurred, developing into STSS.Why Should an Emergency Physician Be Aware of This? Group A streptococcal infections are common in children and usually have a mild clinical presentation, but may be life-threatening in severe cases.

Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - July 22, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Norifumi Matsuda, Kosuke Ishikawa, Emi Funayama, Shintaro Mitamura, Satoru Sasaki, Yamamoto Yuhei, Taku Maeda Tags: Clinical Communications: Pediatric Source Type: research