Toxic shock syndrome physical examination

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Physical Examination

Vital Signs

• Body temperature > 38.9 °C (102.02 °F)
• Systolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg

Neurologic

• Confusion without any focal neurological findings

Gastrointestinal

• Vomiting
• Diarrhea

Skin

• Diffuse rash, blanching with subsequent desquamation, especially of the palms and soles.

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