A potential role for staphylococcal and streptococcal superantigens in driving skewing of TCR Vβ subsets in tonsillar hyperplasia
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DOI: 10.1007/s00430-017-0510-5
Abstract: The TCR Vβ repertoire from patients with recurrent tonsillitis and/or tonsillar hyperplasia was examined to determine whether the TCR Vβ composition is suggestive of local superantigen activity and if so, whether it is associated with… read more here.
Keywords: role staphylococcal; staphylococcal streptococcal; tonsillar hyperplasia; potential role ... See more keywords
Similarities and Differences Between Staphylococcal and Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndromes in Children: Results From a 30-Case Cohort
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DOI: 10.3389/fped.2018.00360
Abstract: Introduction: Toxic shock syndromes (TSS) are severe shocks due to staphylococcal or streptococcal infection that require specific treatments. The early recognition of these shocks is crucial to improve their outcomes. Objectives: The primary objective of… read more here.
Keywords: streptococcal tss; toxic shock; shock syndromes; staphylococcal streptococcal ... See more keywords