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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is characterized by sudden onset of fever, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aches and rash. It can rapidly progress to severe and intractable hypotension and multisystem dysfunction. Desquamation, particularly on the palms and soles can occur 1-2 weeks after onset of the illness.
History and Symptoms
Staphylococcal TSS
Staphylococcal TSS can be devided into 2 major categories based on the disease cause: menstrual and nonmenstrual illness.[1]
Staphylococcal TSS also occurs in children. Patients younger than 2 years account for approximately half of the cases, and 62% have a history of preceding cutaneous nonsurgical lesions.10603216