Nonmenstrual toxic shock syndrome--a case report.
We present a young lady who satisfied the criteria for the diagnosis of toxic-shock syndrome (TSS). The differential diagnoses of TSS in the local setting are outlined. The pertinent clinical features of TSS and its increasing association with nonmenstruating females are highlighted.
Ramanathan
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Department of Medicine, General Hospital, Melaka.
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D000328:Adult; D003023:Cloxacillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007922:Leptospirosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
D003023:Cloxacillin