@article {Stevens:March 2002:1198-743X:133, author = "Stevens, D. L.", title = "Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome", journal = "Clinical Microbiology & Infection", volume = "8", year = "March 2002", abstract = "Perhaps more noteworthy than the emergence of Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (StrepTSS) is its persistence for a period of more than 15 years in most geographical areas and an actual increase in incidence in some regions. Early diagnosis remains a problem, and aggressive surgery often cannot be avoided. The continuing rates of mortality and morbidity indicate the need for novel approaches to diagnosis and treatment.", pages = "133-136(4)", url = "http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bsc/clm/2002/00000008/00000003/art00001" doi = "doi:10.1046/j.1469-0691.2002.00387.x" }