Fatal cerebral edema complicating toxic shock syndrome.
During the course of treatment for toxic shock syndrome, a 19-year-old woman developed unexpected fatal neurological complications resulting from massive cerebral edema. This is the third such case reported.
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Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, Colorado.
Gulinson
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D001929:Brain Edema / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008598:Menstruation; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000150:complications*