Author/Editor		Karner, Primož; Muzlovič, Igor
Title		Streptokokni sindrom toksičnega šoka
Translated title		Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome
Type		članek
Source		In: Bručan A, Gričar M, Vajd R, editors. Urgentna medicina: izbrana poglavja 8. Zbornik 9. mednarodni simpozij o urgentni medicini; 2002 jun 19-22; Portorož. Ljubljana: Slovensko združenje za urgentno medicino,
Publication year		2002
Volume		str. 100-2
Language		eng
Abstract		Since the 1987 there has been a marked increase in the recognition and reporting of highly invasive group A streptococcal infections with or without necrotizing fasciitis associated with shock and organ failure. Such dramatic cases have been defined as streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. Strains of group A streptococci isolated from patients with invasive disease have been predominantly M types 1 and 3 that produce pyrogenic exotoxin A or B. Prompt diagnosis, immediate antibiotic administration and surgical debridement in the case of necrotizing fasciitis are of paramount importance to reduce high mortality rate.
Descriptors		STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTIONS SHOCK, SEPTIC