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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