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Imaging
Different imaging methods during toxic shock syndrome (TSS) evaluation are more useful to assess the disease complications, and for early diagnosis and treatment of complications.
CXR
Diffuse bilateral interstitial and alveolar infiltrates may be seen in CXR (as a result of pulmonary and cardiac complications)
Brain CT-scan
Midline shift, or effacement of the basilar cisterns may be seen due to cerebral edema. Some experts insist in the usefulness of magnetic resonance imaging because of its sensitivity, although the imaging technique lacks specificity in the diagnosis of TSS related complications.
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Frozen-section biopsy
The use of specimens of suspected areas of tissue may enable early recognition of NF; however, the expertise to process and interpret biopsy specimens is not readily available in most clinical settings where and when patients present.6727947
Staphylococcus aureus antibody testing
Presence of Staphylococcus aureus in the absence of an acute-phase antibody