Recurrent toxic shock syndrome.
While the classic manifestations of toxic shock syndrome in a high-risk patient are readily recognized, probable cases of the syndrome are often overlooked. This is especially true of nonmenstrual toxic shock syndrome, which may be associated with a variety of clinical conditions. There is a 30 percent risk of recurrence following the first episode of toxic shock. The roles of prophylactic antibiotics and oral contraceptives in reducing recurrences require further study.
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Naval Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan.
D000328:Adult; D004009:Dicloxacillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008598:Menstruation; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification
D004009:Dicloxacillin