Toxic shock syndrome after a human bite to the hand

The first known case of toxic shock syndrome resulting from a human bite is reported. An awareness of the presenting features and clinical manifestations are needed in the early recognition and intensive medical management of this life-threatening condition.

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of hand surgery (American ed.) 1988-11, Vol.13 (6), p.957-959
Hauptverfasser:	Long, William T., Filler, Blair C., Cox, Emmett, Stark, Herbert H.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Bites and Stings - complications Bites, Human - complications Humans Injuries of the skin. Diseases of the skin due to physical agents Male Medical sciences Shock, Septic - etiology Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Zusammenfassung:	The first known case of toxic shock syndrome resulting from a human bite is reported. An awareness of the presenting features and clinical manifestations are needed in the early recognition and intensive medical management of this life-threatening condition.
ISSN:	0363-5023 1531-6564
DOI:	10.1016/0363-5023(88)90280-8