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World J Clin Cases. Aug 26, 2025; 13(24): 106827
Published online Aug 26, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i24.106827
Managing toxic shock syndrome in immunosuppressed patient after liver transplantation from trauma to triumph: A case report
Viktor Domislović, Maja Sremac, Iva Kosuta, Vibor Sesa, Andrijana Jovic, Kresimir Grsic, Neven Papic, Anna Mrzljak
Viktor Domislović, Maja Sremac, Vibor Sesa, Anna Mrzljak, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb 10000, Croatia
Iva Kosuta, Department of Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb 10000, Croatia
Andrijana Jovic, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb 10000, Croatia
Kresimir Grsic, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb 10000, Croatia
Neven Papic, Anna Mrzljak, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb 10000, Croatia
Neven Papic, Department of Viral Hepatitis, University Hospital of Infectious Diseases Zagreb, Zagreb 10000, Croatia
Author contributions: Domislović V performed conceptualization, data interpretation and manuscript drafting; Sremac M, Kosuta I, Sesa V, Jovic A, Grsic K, and Papic N performed data collection and critical revision of the manuscript; Mrzljak A performed conceptualization, supervision, and critical revision of the manuscript. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: Patient has provided informed written consent prior to study enrollment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Viktor Domislović, MD, PhD, Consultant, Researcher, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Kispaticeva 12, Zagreb 10000, Croatia. viktor.domislovic@gmail.com
Received: March 9, 2025
Revised: April 27, 2025
Accepted: May 13, 2025
Published online: August 26, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome in organ transplant recipients is challenging and demands managing infections while minimizing the risk of graft rejection by modifying immunosuppressive therapy. This case highlights the importance of rapid interventions for infection control in patients after liver transplantation.