Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome erythroderma is associated with superantigenicity and hypersensitivity.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome (TSS) has rarely been reported without rash and desquamation. This study describes a patient who met all criteria for TSS except erythroderma and desquamation. The associated staphylococcal superantigen was enterotoxin B. We demonstrate that erythroderma depends on preexisting T cell hypersensitivity amplified by superantigenicity.
Medical subject headings
- Dermatitis, Exfoliative
- Shock, Septic
- Staphylococcal Infections
- Superantigens