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Post-traumatic toxic shock syndrome.

P Knudson1, M Charney, D Salcido

  • 1Division of Trauma, San Jose Hospital, California.

The Journal of Trauma
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
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Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) can affect anyone, not just menstruating women. This case highlights severe TSS in a male following a stab wound, emphasizing its potential severity and need for prompt medical attention.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Toxicology
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a severe, multisystem illness primarily associated with Staphylococcus aureus toxin production.
  • While commonly linked to menstruation and tampon use, TSS can also arise from other infections, including wound-related cases.
  • Recognition of non-menstrual TSS is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.

Observation:

  • This report details a severe case of TSS in a male patient.
  • The patient developed TSS following a seemingly minor stab wound.
  • Key clinical features of TSS, including anuric renal failure, were present.

Findings:

  • Staphylococcus-associated TSS can occur in males and be triggered by traumatic wounds.
  • Severe manifestations of TSS, such as acute kidney injury, can develop rapidly.

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  • Prompt identification and treatment are critical for managing this potentially fatal condition.

    • Implications:

    • Wound infections represent a potential, albeit less common, etiology for toxic shock syndrome.
    • Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for TSS in patients with severe systemic illness, regardless of traditional risk factors.
    • Early intervention in TSS cases, particularly those arising from wounds, can improve patient outcomes and reduce mortality.