Toxic Shock Syndrome

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Causes, symptoms, diagnostic procedures and criteria, treatments and prognoses for toxic shock syndrome, a condition caused by toxins produced by a number of types of bacteria.

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Lauren McMullen

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Causes, symptoms, diagnostic procedures and criteria, treatments and prognoses for toxic shock syndrome, a condition caused by toxins produced by a number of types of bacteria.

Toxic Shock Syndrome - PatientInfo

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a multisystem inflammatory response to the presence of bacterial exotoxins.
http://patient.info/doctor/toxic-shock-syndrome-pro
Toxic Shock Syndrome - MedlinePlus

Toxic shock syndrome is a serious disease that involves fever, shock, and problems with several body organs.
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000653.htm
Toxic Shock Syndrome - eMedicineHealth

Many people with toxic shock syndrome experience a two- to three-day period of mild symptoms before they develop the disease.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/toxic_shock_syndrome/page3_em.htm
Understanding Toxic Shock Syndrome, the Basics - WebMD

Toxic shock syndrome is a sudden, potentially fatal condition. It's caused by the release of poisonous substances from an overgrowth of bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus, or staph, which is found in many women's bodies. T
http://www.webmd.com/women/guide/understanding-toxic-shock-syndrome-basics#1
Toxic Shock Syndrome Clinical Presentation - Medscape

Although the clinical manifestations of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) can be diverse, the possibility of toxic shock should be considered in any individual who presents with sudden onset of fever, rash, hypotension, renal or respiratory failure, and changes in mental status.
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/169177-clinical
Symptoms of Toxic Shock Syndrome - NHS Choices

The symptoms of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) normally begin with a sudden high fever (body temperature rises above 38.9C/102F).
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Toxic-shock-syndrome/Pages/Symptoms.aspx
Toxic Shock Syndrome - Mayo Clinic

Learn about the signs of toxic shock syndrome.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/toxic-shock-syndrome/basics/symptoms/con-20021326
Toxic Shock Syndrome - Mayo Clinic

Toxic shock syndrome - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment and prevention of this life-threatening infection.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/toxic-shock-syndrome/basics/definition/con-20021326
Toxic Shock Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment - Healthline

Toxic shock syndrome is a rare but serious medical condition caused by a bacterial infection. This condition is the result of toxins produced by the Staphylococcus aureus bacterium.
http://www.healthline.com/health/toxic-shock-syndrome
Toxic Shock Syndrome - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

Wikipedia's information about toxic shock syndrome.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxic_shock_syndrome
Toxic Shock Syndrome: Background, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology - Medscape

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a toxin-mediated acute life-threatening illness, usually precipitated by infection with either Staphylococcus aureus or group A Streptococcus (GAS), also called Streptococcus pyogenes.
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/169177-overview
Toxic Shock Syndrome - KidsHealth

Toxic shock syndrome is a serious but uncommon bacterial infection. TSS is a medical emergency - symptoms include sudden high fever, a faint feeling, diarrhea, headache, and muscle aches.
http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/toxic-shock.html
Understanding Toxic Shock Syndrome - WebMD

Learn basic information about toxic shock syndrome from the experts at WebMD.
http://www.webmd.com/women/guide/understanding-toxic-shock-syndrome-basics
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS): Facts, Symptoms and Treatment

Toxic shock syndrome is an infection that causes symptoms such as low blood pressure, fever, and a rash with peeling skin. Learn about causes, prevention, treatment, and prognosis.
http://www.medicinenet.com/toxic_shock_syndrome_tss/article.htm
Toxic Shock Syndrome: Find Out About Treatment - Emedicinehealth

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, life-threatening illness that is caused by toxins (poisons) produced by bacteria. Read about symptoms, treatment, and causes.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/toxic_shock_syndrome/article_em.htm
Toxic Shock Syndrome - Merck Manuals Consumer Version

Learn about Toxic Shock Syndrome symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in the Merck Manual. HCP and Vet versions too!
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/infections/bacterial-infections/toxic-shock-syndrome
Toxic Shock Syndrome and Toxic Shock-Like Symptom - DermNet NZ

Toxic shock syndrome featured in general public news in the early 1980s when an epidemic occurred. It was linked to the prolonged use of highly absorbent tampons in menstruating women. Learn more here.
http://www.dermnetnz.org/bacterial/toxic-shock-syndrome.html

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Toxic shock syndrome

Toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 protein from staphylococcus
Specialty	Infectious disease
Symptoms	Fever, rash, skin peeling, low blood pressure^[1]
Complications	Shock, kidney failure^[2]
Usual onset	Rapid^[1]
Types	Staphylococcal (menstrual and nonmenstrual), streptococcal^[1]
Causes	Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, others^[1]^[3]
Risk factors	Very absorbent tampons, skin lesions in young children^[1]
Diagnostic method	Based on symptoms^[1]
Differential diagnosis	Septic shock, Kawasaki's disease, Stevens–Johnson syndrome, scarlet fever^[4]
Treatment	Antibiotics, incision and drainage of any abscesses, intravenous immunoglobulin^[1]
Prognosis	Risk of death: ~50% (streptococcal), ~5% (staphylococcal)^[1]
Frequency	Staphylococcal: 0.3 to 0.5 cases per 100,000 population Streptococcal: 2 to 4 cases per 100,000 population

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Toxic Shock Syndrome - PatientInfo

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a multisystem inflammatory response to the presence of bacterial exotoxins.
http://patient.info/doctor/toxic-shock-syndrome-pro
Toxic Shock Syndrome - MedlinePlus

Toxic shock syndrome is a serious disease that involves fever, shock, and problems with several body organs.
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000653.htm
Toxic Shock Syndrome - eMedicineHealth

Many people with toxic shock syndrome experience a two- to three-day period of mild symptoms before they develop the disease.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/toxic_shock_syndrome/page3_em.htm
Understanding Toxic Shock Syndrome, the Basics - WebMD

Toxic shock syndrome is a sudden, potentially fatal condition. It's caused by the release of poisonous substances from an overgrowth of bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus, or staph, which is found in many women's bodies. T
http://www.webmd.com/women/guide/understanding-toxic-shock-syndrome-basics#1
Toxic Shock Syndrome Clinical Presentation - Medscape

Although the clinical manifestations of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) can be diverse, the possibility of toxic shock should be considered in any individual who presents with sudden onset of fever, rash, hypotension, renal or respiratory failure, and changes in mental status.
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/169177-clinical
Symptoms of Toxic Shock Syndrome - NHS Choices

The symptoms of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) normally begin with a sudden high fever (body temperature rises above 38.9C/102F).
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Toxic-shock-syndrome/Pages/Symptoms.aspx
Toxic Shock Syndrome - Mayo Clinic

Learn about the signs of toxic shock syndrome.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/toxic-shock-syndrome/basics/symptoms/con-20021326
Toxic Shock Syndrome - Mayo Clinic

Toxic shock syndrome - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment and prevention of this life-threatening infection.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/toxic-shock-syndrome/basics/definition/con-20021326
Toxic Shock Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment - Healthline

Toxic shock syndrome is a rare but serious medical condition caused by a bacterial infection. This condition is the result of toxins produced by the Staphylococcus aureus bacterium.
http://www.healthline.com/health/toxic-shock-syndrome
Toxic Shock Syndrome - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

Wikipedia's information about toxic shock syndrome.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxic_shock_syndrome
Toxic Shock Syndrome: Background, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology - Medscape

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a toxin-mediated acute life-threatening illness, usually precipitated by infection with either Staphylococcus aureus or group A Streptococcus (GAS), also called Streptococcus pyogenes.
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/169177-overview
Toxic Shock Syndrome - KidsHealth

Toxic shock syndrome is a serious but uncommon bacterial infection. TSS is a medical emergency - symptoms include sudden high fever, a faint feeling, diarrhea, headache, and muscle aches.
http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/toxic-shock.html
Understanding Toxic Shock Syndrome - WebMD

Learn basic information about toxic shock syndrome from the experts at WebMD.
http://www.webmd.com/women/guide/understanding-toxic-shock-syndrome-basics
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS): Facts, Symptoms and Treatment

Toxic shock syndrome is an infection that causes symptoms such as low blood pressure, fever, and a rash with peeling skin. Learn about causes, prevention, treatment, and prognosis.
http://www.medicinenet.com/toxic_shock_syndrome_tss/article.htm
Toxic Shock Syndrome: Find Out About Treatment - Emedicinehealth

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, life-threatening illness that is caused by toxins (poisons) produced by bacteria. Read about symptoms, treatment, and causes.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/toxic_shock_syndrome/article_em.htm
Toxic Shock Syndrome - Merck Manuals Consumer Version

Learn about Toxic Shock Syndrome symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in the Merck Manual. HCP and Vet versions too!
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/infections/bacterial-infections/toxic-shock-syndrome
Toxic Shock Syndrome and Toxic Shock-Like Symptom - DermNet NZ

Toxic shock syndrome featured in general public news in the early 1980s when an epidemic occurred. It was linked to the prolonged use of highly absorbent tampons in menstruating women. Learn more here.
http://www.dermnetnz.org/bacterial/toxic-shock-syndrome.html

Toxic shock syndrome

Toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 protein from staphylococcus
Specialty	Infectious disease
Symptoms	Fever, rash, skin peeling, low blood pressure^[1]
Complications	Shock, kidney failure^[2]
Usual onset	Rapid^[1]
Types	Staphylococcal (menstrual and nonmenstrual), streptococcal^[1]
Causes	Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, others^[1]^[3]
Risk factors	Very absorbent tampons, skin lesions in young children^[1]
Diagnostic method	Based on symptoms^[1]
Differential diagnosis	Septic shock, Kawasaki's disease, Stevens–Johnson syndrome, scarlet fever^[4]
Treatment	Antibiotics, incision and drainage of any abscesses, intravenous immunoglobulin^[1]
Prognosis	Risk of death: ~50% (streptococcal), ~5% (staphylococcal)^[1]
Frequency	Staphylococcal: 0.3 to 0.5 cases per 100,000 population Streptococcal: 2 to 4 cases per 100,000 population

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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