title: [Severe hypophosphoremia in a toxic shock syndrome].
abstract: A case of toxic shock syndrome occurring during a menstrual period, and associated with severe hypophosphataemia, is reported. The patient was a 21-year old woman using tampons. On the fourth day, she developed encephalopathy with decreased consciousness and hyperventilation. Severe hypophosphataemia was noted. A phage-group-1 Staphylococcus aureus, producing TSST-1 and enterotoxin A, was isolated from vaginal, pharyngeal and skin sites. Pathogenesis and role of hypophosphataemia in toxic shock syndrome are emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Service d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Sainte-Anne, Toulon-Naval.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Saissy
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rouvin
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Donnard
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Brisou
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chateau
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D010758:Phosphorus / Q000097:blood*; D010760:Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification
chemical_list: D010758:Phosphorus
vernacular_title: Hypophosphorémie sévère au cours d'un syndrome de choc toxique.