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Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome
Author(s) -
Sorrell T. C.,
Packham D. R.,
Helprin G.,
Munro R.,
Gibson J. S.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1981.tb00143.x
Subject(s) - toxic shock syndrome , shock (circulatory) , medicine , pathogenesis , epidemiology , menstruation , intensive care medicine , disease , immunology , staphylococcus aureus , pathology , biology , bacteria , genetics
Summary: A case of postpartum fever due to staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome, and a case of menstruation‐associated disease are described. Features pertinent to early diagnosis and management, particularly in patients with postpartum fever, are emphasized. Epidemiological data are discussed with reference to current theories of pathogenesis.