Basic information for Toxic Shock Syndrome Definition Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a condition which may be caused by either Staphylococcus aureus 1 or Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococci) 2 – the latter is described in the article on GAS infections TSS is characterized by rapid onset of high fever, […]
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Toxic Shock Syndrome
Facts About Toxic Shock Syndrome Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare condition caused by toxins from either yellow staphylococci or group A streptococci (GAS) Previously, the condition most common in menstruating women who had had a tampon lying too long The condition is characterized by rapid onset of high […]
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