title: Toxic shock syndrome.
abstract: Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a severe multi-system disorder resulting from a Staphylococcus aureus exotoxin. Primary presenting features consist of fever, hypotension, vomiting and diarrhea, and a diffuse macular erythroderma with later desquamation. Treatment is supportive accompanied by drainage and debridement of infection and antibiotics. TSS may occur following any infection with Staphylococcus aureus and is a well-documented complication of nasal surgery. Otolaryngologists should be aware of the manifestations of this disorder and its treatment. A case is presented, along with a review of the literature and management of TSS.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: MacRae
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology