Plantar Purpura as the Initial Presentation of Viridians Streptococcal Shock Syndrome Secondary to Streptococcus gordonii Bacteremia
Joint Authors
Kuo, Wu-Hsien
Liao, Chen-Yi
Su, Kuan-Jen
Lin, Cheng-Hui
Huang, Shu-Fang
Chin, Hsien-Kuo
Chang, Chin-Wen
Ben, Ren-Jy
Yeh, Yen-Cheng
Source
Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-04-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Viridians streptococcal shock syndrome is a subtype of toxic shock syndrome.
Frequently, the diagnosis is missed initially because the clinical features are nonspecific.
However, it is a rapidly progressive disease, manifested by hypotension, rash, palmar desquamation, and acute respiratory distress syndrome within a short period.
The disease course is generally fulminant and rarely presents initially as a purpura over the plantar region.
We present a case of a 54-year-old female hospital worker diagnosed with viridians streptococcal shock syndrome caused by Streptococcus gordonii.
Despite aggressive antibiotic treatment, fluid hydration, and use of inotropes and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, the patient succumbed to the disease.
Early diagnosis of the potentially fatal disease followed by a prompt antibiotic regimen and appropriate use of steroids are cornerstones in the management of this disease to reduce the risk of high morbidity and mortality.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Liao, Chen-Yi& Su, Kuan-Jen& Lin, Cheng-Hui& Huang, Shu-Fang& Chin, Hsien-Kuo& Chang, Chin-Wen…[et al.]. 2016. Plantar Purpura as the Initial Presentation of Viridians Streptococcal Shock Syndrome Secondary to Streptococcus gordonii Bacteremia. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Liao, Chen-Yi…[et al.]. Plantar Purpura as the Initial Presentation of Viridians Streptococcal Shock Syndrome Secondary to Streptococcus gordonii Bacteremia. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100029
American Medical Association (AMA)
Liao, Chen-Yi& Su, Kuan-Jen& Lin, Cheng-Hui& Huang, Shu-Fang& Chin, Hsien-Kuo& Chang, Chin-Wen…[et al.]. Plantar Purpura as the Initial Presentation of Viridians Streptococcal Shock Syndrome Secondary to Streptococcus gordonii Bacteremia. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100029
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1100029