What Causes Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is an uncommon but an extremely severe and serious bacterial infection. It is associated with different sources such as a small wound or cut or a bruise. If cleanliness and hygiene is maintained, this infection can be avoided.

It is a bacterial infection that can result from a common wound or a surgery incision when bacteria can enter the body can cause infection.

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is caused by streptococcus bacteria; it appears after the bacteria have invaded the injured area such as cuts and wounds. The streptococcal toxic shock syndrome follows the infection in the body and with 48 hours the person’s blood pressure may drop dangerously low and they may have fever, dizziness and weak pulse. The skin becomes pale and blotchy and moist. The area surrounding the wound may become red or swollen and the kidneys and love may begin to fail.

Who Get Affected By This Infection

This infection can result from having unhygienic surroundings where bacteria can grow and thrive. It can also happen to people who had small injuries or incision and did not properly heal or kept clean. Women who have recently given birth are also liable to develop this infection.

Causes Of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome

• It may be caused by a wound or a surgery
• It may result from a cut or a bruise
• The infection causing bacteria can spread from person to person and can cause this syndrome in different people.

Diagnosis

• A doctor will make the correct diagnosis by asking questions regarding the patient’s medical history or if the patient had been recently operated in the past or received a wound.
• Vital signs and neurological system will be checked.
• Blood tests are also taken to measure the level of white blood cells and red blood cell’s. Tests will also be done to determine the kidney and liver function.
• Body discharges are checked to look for bacterial symptoms.

Symptoms and Its Treatment

• Failure of kidney and liver function
• Breathing difficulties
• Red colored rashes on the body
• Swelling in different parts of the body
• Chills, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea

Fluids are given to help maintain blood pressure and improve flow of blood to organs.

Antibiotics to eliminate the bacteria such as Penicillin, Erythromycin, Clindamycin.

Surgical removal of destroyed tissue or when necessary, imputation to keep the infection for invading other organs.