Patients may report use of tampons, contraceptive sponge, or diaphragm.
TSS may occur at any time during menses.
Inquire about recent wounds or surgical procedures including catheters (...
Vancomycin IV (15 mg/kg every 6 hours, max daily dose 4,000 mg) shou...
Temperature usually returns to normal wi...
Adalat S, Dawson T, Hackett S, et al. Toxic shock syndrome surveillance in UK children. Arch Dis Child. 2014;99(12):1078–1082. [View Abstract on OvidInsights]
Bisno AL, Stevens...
040.82 Toxic shock syndrome
041.11 Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus in conditions classified elsewhere and of unspecified site
041.01 Streptococcus infection in conditions classif...
Q: Can TSS recur?
A: Yes. Inadequate eradication of the nidus of infection or inadequate treatment may result in recurrence. Poor immune function may also contribute to recurrence.
Q: Can TSS be dia...
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Figure 181.1. Ribbon diagram of the three dimensional structure of toxic shock syndrome toxin-1. The α carbon backbone is shown.
<bold>FIGURE 11-3</bold> <bold>Toxic shock syndrome. A.</bold> Appearance of the rash associated with staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome (TSS). <bold>B.</bold> Gangrenous toes associated with prolonged hypotension in TSS. <bold>C.</bold> Desquamation of the skin that occurs during the resolution of TSS.
<bold>FIGURE 11-3</bold> <bold>Toxic shock syndrome. A.</bold> Appearance of the rash associated with staphylococ...
<bold>FIGURE 64-7</bold> <bold>Desquamation of the skin of the palm in a patient with staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome.</bold>
<bold>FIGURE 64-7</bold> <bold>Desquamation of the skin of the palm in a patient with staphylococcal toxic shock syndro...