Bacterial croup and toxic shock syndrome |
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Authors: | M Chenaud F Leclerc and A Martinot |
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Institution: | (1) Intensive Care Unit, Department of Paediatrics, Calmette Hospital, F-59037 Lille, France |
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Abstract: | An 8-year-old boy with bacterial tracheitis, treated by endotracheal intubation, humidification, airway toilet and antibiotics, experienced a toxic shock syndrome on the day after his admission. The course was favourable. Staphylococcus aureus was isolated from tracheal secretions. Bacterial tracheitis is an infrequent cause of non-menstrual toxic shock syndrome. The diagnosis of bacterial tracheitis should be suspected in a child with toxicity and croup who is not responding to the usual therapy. Endoscopy should be performed allowing for removal of the secretions. The maintenance of a clear airway is the main purpose of the treatment.Abbreviations TSS
toxic shock syndrome
- CNS
central nervous system
- CRP
C-reactive protein
- ICU
intensive care unit |
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Keywords: | Toxic-shock syndrome Laryngitis Staphylococcus aureus Airway obstruction |
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