Toxic shock syndrome and diaphragm use.
A case of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) associated with diaphragm use is presented. Adolescents who use a diaphragm should be informed of the symptoms of TSS, and those with the syndrome should be questioned about diaphragm use.
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D013997:Time Factors; D014640:Vancomycin / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014640:Vancomycin