| The overall mortality was 7 per cent and there were 18 cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome in which the mortality was 22 per cent. |
| Although the pathogenesis of the syndrome is not precisely understood, the activation of coagulation is an important mechanism of injury. |
| Because the syndrome is benign most individuals do not even know they carry a hemoglobin abnormality. |
| Decreased grip strength may result in loss of dexterity, and thenar muscle atrophy may develop if the syndrome is severe. |
| In addition, toxigenic bacteria that have been implicated in sudden infant death syndrome do reside in used infant mattresses. |
| Recent surgery for a nagging case of carpal tunnel syndrome was entirely successful. |
