Toxic shock syndrome.
Three cases of toxic shock syndrome are presented. All exhibited hypotension and involvement of three or more organ systems. Staphylococcus aureus was isolated in all cases. All patients recovered without sequelae. The etiology, clinical features, differential diagnosis, therapy, and preventive measures are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005334:Fever / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000209:etiology; D009102:Multiple Organ Failure / Q000209:etiology; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013577:Syndrome; D013630:Tampons, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects