Clinics and practice · 2025
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches Incorporating Point-of-Care Antigen Testing-Case Series.
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Mihalov Peter, Kovalíková Simona, Laktiš Karol, Bendžala Matej, Sabaka Peter
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BACKGROUND: Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is a serious and potentially fatal complication of invasive Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Streptococcus, GAS) infection, often stemming from severe soft tissue infections. While uncommon, tonsillitis can also lead to STSS, with lethality rates reported as high as 70%.
METHODS: We present three cases of patients diagnosed with tonsillitis who developed STSS. Point-of-care testing for GAS antigens was utilized to facilitate rapid diagnosis.
RESULTS: In all three cases, the characteristic clinical presentations, including scarlatiniform rash, strawberry tongue, and signs of shock with multi-organ dysfunction, were observed. Microbiological evidence confirmed ongoing GAS infections, and point-of-care testing for GAS antigens assisted in the diagnosis of tonsillitis in conjunction with STSS, enabling timely treatment interventions.
CONCLUSIONS: Rapid diagnosis is crucial for the optimal management of STSS. The point-of-care testing for GAS may be useful for diagnosing STSS associated with tonsillitis.
METHODS: We present three cases of patients diagnosed with tonsillitis who developed STSS. Point-of-care testing for GAS antigens was utilized to facilitate rapid diagnosis.
RESULTS: In all three cases, the characteristic clinical presentations, including scarlatiniform rash, strawberry tongue, and signs of shock with multi-organ dysfunction, were observed. Microbiological evidence confirmed ongoing GAS infections, and point-of-care testing for GAS antigens assisted in the diagnosis of tonsillitis in conjunction with STSS, enabling timely treatment interventions.
CONCLUSIONS: Rapid diagnosis is crucial for the optimal management of STSS. The point-of-care testing for GAS may be useful for diagnosing STSS associated with tonsillitis.