Syndrome of the toxic shock

The syndrome of the toxic shock (SCT) is a Infectious illness rare and acute but potentially lethal caused by a bacterial toxin. The agent Pathogène is '' Staphylococcus aureus '', or gilded staphilococcus.

A similar affection called syndrome of toxic shock streptococcic (SCTS), or “mangeuse disease of flesh”, is caused by a cellulitis by infection of '' Streptococcus pyogenes ''.

History

Epidemiology

Physiopathology

Endotoxine toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 (TSST-1) produced by '' Staphylococcus aureus ''.

Diagnosis

Functional signs

  • high Fever and/or shivers
  • Rednesses

" Carry entrée" (origin of the infection): cutaneous (cut, operation, burn), vaginal (Tampon), Pharynx

Clinical examination

  • acute Hypotension

  • Dysfonction several bodies

Complementary examinations

Assumption of responsibility

Evolution and complications

Morbidity for the SCT of origin staphilococcus: less than 3%.

Prevention

Synonyms

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