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Toxic Shock Syndrome
Alternate Names : Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome, TSS
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Toxic Shock Syndrome Symptoms & Signs
- High fever, sometimes accompanied by chills
- Profound malaise
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Nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea
- Diffuse red rash resembling a sunburn
- Rash followed in 1 or 2 weeks by peeling of the skin, particularly the skin of the palms or soles
- Redness of eyes, mouth, throat
- Confusion, seizures, headaches
- Myalgias (muscle aches)
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Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Organ failure (usually kidneys and liver)
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- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Neurologic Disorders
- Seizure Disorders
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• Definition
• Toxic Shock Syndrome Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Toxic Shock Syndrome Symptoms & Signs
• Toxic Shock Syndrome Prevention
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• Toxic Shock Syndrome Prognosis
• Toxic Shock Syndrome Complications
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• Acute Kidney Failure
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• Blood Pressure - Low
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Rashes
• Shock
Review Date : 8/4/2002
Reviewed By : Camille Kotton, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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