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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.