Successful Treatment of Streptococcal Toxic-Shock Syndrome with Left Iliopsoas Abscess with Emergency Surgical Drainage

Streptococcal toxic-shock syndrome is a severe infection that can cause sudden and rapid progression to septic shock and multiple organ failure.It can even affect patients without any underlying conditions.Therefore, a prompt diagnosis and treatment of this condition are essential.However, as the condition progresses on an hourly basis, the mortality rate increases.We herein report a case of streptococcal toxic-shock syndrome accompanied by a left iliopsoas abscess.Emergency surgical drainage successfully resolved the infection, thereby saving the patient's life.We report this case along with a review of the relevant literature.