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  • Title: Two cases of fatal shock after transfusion of platelets contaminated by Staphylococcus aureus: role of superantigenic toxins.
    Author: Perpoint T, Lina G, Poyart C, de Barbeyrac B, Traineau R, Jeanne M, Vandenesch F, Etienne J.
    Journal: Clin Infect Dis; 2004 Nov 15; 39(10):e106-9. PubMed ID: 15546071.
    Abstract:
    We detected Staphylococcus aureus superantigenic toxins in the platelet infusion bags that had been used for 2 patients who subsequently developed transfusion-associated Staphylococcus aureus infection. Both patients, who were immunodeficient, developed manifestations of toxic shock syndrome and septic shock, and they died soon after the onset of infection.
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