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Toxic shock syndrome is a rare but potentially fatal disease caused by a [[Exotoxin|bacterial toxin]]. Different [[bacterium|bacteria]]l [[toxins]] may cause toxic shock syndrome, depending on the situation. The causative agents are the [[Gram-positive]] bacteria ''[[Staphylococcus aureus]]'' and ''[[Streptococcus pyogenes]]''. Streptococcal TSS is sometimes referred to as '''Toxic Shock Like Syndrome''' ('''TSLS'''). | Toxic shock syndrome is a rare but potentially fatal disease caused by a [[Exotoxin|bacterial toxin]]. Different [[bacterium|bacteria]]l [[toxins]] may cause toxic shock syndrome, depending on the situation. The causative agents are the [[Gram-positive]] bacteria ''[[Staphylococcus aureus]]'' and ''[[Streptococcus pyogenes]]''. Streptococcal TSS is sometimes referred to as '''Toxic Shock Like Syndrome''' ('''TSLS'''). | ||
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/toxicshock_t.htm | http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/toxicshock_t.htm | ||
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Toxic shock syndrome is caused by a toxin produced by certain types of [[ Staphylococcus]] [[bacteria]]. A similar syndrome, called toxic shock-like syndrome (TSLS), can be caused by [[Streptococcal]] [[bacteria]]. | |||
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Overview
Toxic shock syndrome is a rare but potentially fatal disease caused by a bacterial toxin. Different bacterial toxins may cause toxic shock syndrome, depending on the situation. The causative agents are the Gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. Streptococcal TSS is sometimes referred to as Toxic Shock Like Syndrome (TSLS). http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/toxicshock_t.htm
Causes
Toxic shock syndrome is caused by a toxin produced by certain types of Staphylococcus bacteria. A similar syndrome, called toxic shock-like syndrome (TSLS), can be caused by Streptococcal bacteria.