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Toxic Shock Syndrome Definition
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  • Toxic Shock Syndrome
A person with toxic shock syndrome has a life-threatening infection of the bloodstream, caused by a bacterial infection. Images

This is a rare infection that was more common in the 1970's, when it was found to be associated with the use of a particular type of tampon.

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Last Updated: Dec 15, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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