[Toxic shock syndrome following cesarean section].
In this case report we describe the fourth finnish woman with toxic-shock-syndrome (TSS). The illness begun seven weeks after caesarean section abruptly with high fever, abdominal pain, erythematous rash and sore throat. She was discharged after two weeks of hospitalization in a good condition and there was in a follow up time of four years no recurrence.
D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D011247:Pregnancy; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000175:diagnosis*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
Das Toxic-Shock-Syndrom nach Schnittentbindung.