title: Dermatologic signs in toxic shock syndrome--clues to diagnosis.
abstract: A diffuse scarlatiniform erythroderma, bulbar conjunctival hyperemia, and striking palmar edema were impressive findings in two patients who developed toxic shock syndrome (TSS). In addition to the rash which is always seen, the latter two features have been observed in high frequency in this condition and when present are useful aids in the diagnosis of this disease.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000209:etiology; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000209:etiology*; D003873:Dermatitis, Exfoliative / Q000209:etiology; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000175:diagnosis; D013577:Syndrome