Two cases of fatal shock after transfusion of platelets contaminated by Staphylococcus aureus: role of superantigenic toxins.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We detected Staphylococcus aureus superantigenic toxins in the platelet infusion bags that had been used for 2 patients who subsequently developed transfusion-associated Staphylococcus aureus infection. Both patients, who were immunodeficient, developed manifestations of toxic shock syndrome and septic shock, and they died soon after the onset of infection.
Medical subject headings
- Antigens, Bacterial
- Enterotoxins
- Platelet Transfusion
- Shock, Septic
- Staphylococcus aureus