Toxic shock syndrome history and symptoms

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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. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/toxicshock_t.htm