title: Nonmenstrual toxic shock syndrome--a case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, General Hospital, Melaka.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ramanathan
authors.forename: T L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Teng
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D003023:Cloxacillin