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Necrotizing fasciitis and septic shock due to streptococcal toxic shock syndrome in an elderly patient: A case report
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  • Akiko Kurachi,
  • Yusuke Ishida,
  • Koichi Nakazawa,
  • Toshio Okada,
  • Takumi Kishida,
  • Hiroyuki Uchino
Akiko Kurachi
Tokyo Medical University

Corresponding Author:akiko.s.v.136@gmail.com

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Yusuke Ishida
Tokyo Medical University
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Koichi Nakazawa
Tokyo Medical University
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Toshio Okada
Tokyo Medical University
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Takumi Kishida
Tokyo Medical University
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Hiroyuki Uchino
Tokyo Medical University
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Abstract

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) has a high mortality rate, and most patients die within a few days of onset. We report an elderly patient with STSS, necrotizing fasciitis and septic shock caused by group G Streptococcus (GGS) who was successfully treated with multidisciplinary therapy.

Peer review status:ACCEPTED

31 Jul 2022Submitted to Clinical Case Reports
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01 Aug 2022Submission Checks Completed
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09 Sep 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
09 Sep 2022Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
09 Oct 20221st Revision Received
10 Oct 2022Submission Checks Completed
10 Oct 2022Assigned to Editor
10 Oct 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
11 Oct 2022Reviewer(s) Assigned
04 Dec 2022Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
18 Dec 20222nd Revision Received
26 Dec 2022Submission Checks Completed
26 Dec 2022Assigned to Editor
26 Dec 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
26 Dec 2022Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
28 Dec 20223rd Revision Received
29 Dec 2022Submission Checks Completed
29 Dec 2022Assigned to Editor
29 Dec 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
30 Dec 2022Editorial Decision: Accept