title: Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome caused by tampon use.
abstract: The authors report a case of near-fatal sepsis with multiorgan failure resulting from a Staphylococcal tampon-associated toxic shock syndrome, requiring a lengthy critical care admission. Successful treatment of this condition focuses on early identification, source control, and administration of antimicrobial agents. Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy used early may prevent widespread tissue necrosis.
authors.affiliation: Emergency Department, University Hospital Geelong, Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia.
authors.forename: Cian
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: McDermott
authors.affiliation: Emergency Department, University Hospital Geelong, Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sheridan