Toxic shock‐like syndrome following third molar extraction: case report | Zendy

Aquino V.M. | Zendy; Hildebrand J.M. | Zendy; Hester J. | Zendy

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Toxic shock‐like syndrome following third molar extraction: case report

Author(s) -

Aquino V.M.,

Hildebrand J.M.,

Hester J.

Publication year - 2020

Publication title -

oral surgery

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.156

H-Index - 11

eISSN - 1752-248X

pISSN - 1752-2471

DOI - 10.1111/ors.12463

Subject(s) - medicine , molar , shock (circulatory) , toxic shock syndrome , extraction (chemistry) , streptococcus , dentistry , chromatography , bacteria , chemistry , biology , genetics , staphylococcus aureus

Streptococcal toxic shock‐like syndrome (TSLS) is a rare and fatal infection associated with Streptococcus pyogens (group A streptococcus). While there are documented cases of TSLS, it is rarely observed following extraction on non‐infected wisdom teeth. We describe the diagnostic criteria and successful treatment of a case of TSLS resulting in multisystem organ failure following uncomplicated extraction of his wisdom teeth in a healthy 18‐year‐old male.

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