K.K. Lo

Bacterial Superantigen-Mediated Toxic Shock: Hyperinflammatory Trajectories and Extracorporeal Immunomodulation in Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is a fulminant manifestation of invasive group A Streptococcus infection characterized by superantigen-driven hyperinflammation, refractory shock, and rapidly progressive multiorgan dysfunction. Despite antimicrobial therapy, source contr...