Meaning of TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  syndrome resulting from a serious acute (sometimes fatal) infection associated with the presence of staphylococcus; characterized by fever and diarrhea and nausea and diffuse erythema and shock; occurs especially in menstruating women using high-absorbency tampons
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	Synonyms:		toxic shock, TSS
	See Also:		syndrome
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		Acute shock resulting from host response to an exotoxin produced by Staphylococcus aureus. Toxic shock syndrome is characterized by high fever, vomiting, and watery diarrhea. In severe cases, patient manefest signs of shock. Toxic shock syndrome could be caused by toxin produced by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus in which case the female patient has been using tampons and symptoms appear within 5 days of the onset of menstruation. However, toxic shock syndrome could be caused by other means unrelated to Staphylococcus or the use of tampons.
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