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Editorial
. 2002 Mar;8(3):133-6.
doi: 10.1046/j.1469-0691.2002.00387.x.

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome

D L Stevens
Free article
Editorial

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome

D L Stevens. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2002 Mar.
Free article

Abstract

Perhaps more noteworthy than the emergence of Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (StrepTSS) is its persistence for a period of more than 15 years in most geographical areas and an actual increase in incidence in some regions. Early diagnosis remains a problem, and aggressive surgery often cannot be avoided. The continuing rates of mortality and morbidity indicate the need for novel approaches to diagnosis and treatment.

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