| Front | Describe Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome |
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| Back | • caused by S. pyogenes • fatal toxin-based disease • not related to pharyngitis • usually after necrotizing fasciitis and bacteraemia • toxin released from infection site • systemic flu-like symptoms initially • organ failure (kidney, lungs, liver heart), death |
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