Recurrent menstrual toxic shock syndrome despite discontinuation of tampon use: is menstrual toxic shock syndrome really caused by tampons?
Menstrual toxic shock syndrome (MTSS) is a rare and potentially life-threatening illness. We present a case of recurrent MTSS initially associated with tampon use that continued to recur when tampons were discontinued, which was successfully treated with rifampicin and clindamycin.
Department of Dermatology, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia.
Shreya
S
Dixit
Gayle
G
Fischer
Carola
C
Wittekind
D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002353:Carrier State / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology; D002981:Clindamycin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D052576:Menstrual Hygiene Products / Q000009:adverse effects; D012008:Recurrence; D012293:Rifampin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002981:Clindamycin; D012293:Rifampin