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Toxic Shock
Research from Mayo Clinic, Medical Department provide new insights into toxic shock
January 13th, 2009
According to recent research from the United States, "Bacterial superantigens are a family of exotoxins that are the most potent T-cell activators known. Because of their ability to induce strong immune activation, superantigens have been implicated in a variety of diseases ranging from self-limiting food poisoning to more severe toxic shock syndrome (TSS) and have the potential to be used as agents of bioterrorism." "Nonetheless, the precise molecular mechanisms by which T-cell activation by superantigens lead to acute systemic inflammatory response, multiple organ dysfunction, and ultimately death are unclear. Inadequate understanding of the pathogenesis has resulted...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-01-13)
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