Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS). An update: a roundtable presentation

S E Holm; W Köhler; E L Kaplan; P M Schlievert; J E Alouf; D L Stevens; M Kotb

doi:10.1007/978-1-4899-1825-3_47

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Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS). An update: a roundtable presentation

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Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS). An update: a roundtable presentation

S E Holm, W Köhler, E L Kaplan, P M Schlievert, J E Alouf, D L Stevens and M Kotb

Streptococci and the Host, Vol.418, pp.193-199

Advances in experimental medicine and biology, 418, Springer

1997

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4899-1825-3_47

PMID: 9331631

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Abstract

During the last 10 years there has been an increasing interest in the streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) due to its often very dramatic clinical course and the high mortality despite adequate antibiotic therapy. The deeper knowledge acquired recently on the intricate interplay between the virulence factors of the streptococci and the host may contribute to a better understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease and to increased possibilities for successful therapy. It was therefore our intention to highlight some recent reports fully aware of the fact that time will only allow for a limited penetration on this complex field of research.

Superantigens - toxicity

History, 17th Century

Shock, Septic - etiology

Exotoxins - chemistry

Streptococcal Infections - therapy

Shock, Septic - history

History, 20th Century

Humans

History, 18th Century

Streptococcal Infections - etiology

Shock, Septic - therapy

Epidemiologic Factors

Bacterial Proteins

Streptococcal Infections - history

Membrane Proteins

Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use

Streptococcus pyogenes - pathogenicity

Immunoglobulins, Intravenous - therapeutic use

Superantigens - chemistry

Exotoxins - toxicity

History, 19th Century

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Title: Subtitle: Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS). An update: a roundtable presentation
Creators: S E Holm
W Köhler
E L Kaplan
P M Schlievert
J E Alouf
D L Stevens
M Kotb
Resource Type: Book chapter
Publication Details: Streptococci and the Host, Vol.418, pp.193-199
Publisher: Springer; Boston, MA
Series: Advances in experimental medicine and biology; 418
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4899-1825-3_47
PMID: 9331631
ISSN: 0065-2598
Language: English
Date published: 1997
Academic Unit: Microbiology and Immunology; Internal Medicine
Record Identifier: 9984001114102771

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