A Case of Toxic Shock Syndrome.
- Author:
Il Hwan KIM
;
Kee Chan MOON
;
Soo Nam KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Toxic shock syndrome
- MeSH:
Abscess;
Adolescent;
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Bandages;
Diarrhea;
Exanthema;
Female;
Fever;
Humans;
Hypotension;
Myalgia;
Shock, Septic*;
Skin;
Thigh;
Wounds and Injuries
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1987;25(5):637-642
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We report a case of toxic shock syndrome in 17-year-old female patient with skin abscess. She had a skin abscess on left inner thigh about 6th days ago, but no treatment was done. And then she presented with the features of high fever, hypotension, generalized rash, myalgia and diarrhea. After the treatment with anti-shock measures, skin wound dressing and systemic antibiotics adminstration, she was completely recovered with generalized desquamation on 10th hospital day.
