Directory of Toxic Shock Syndrome Resources

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Toxic Shock Syndrome is most often caused by staphylococcal bacterial toxins, but streptococcal bacteria can cause a similar illness.

Resources in This Category

• eMedicine: Toxic Shock Syndrome

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/169177-overview
  Article by Vicken Y Totten, MD, MS, FACEP, FAAFP.

• eMedicineHealth: Toxic Shock Syndrome

  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/toxic_shock_syndrome/article_em.htm
  Overview, causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

• Kids Health: Toxic Shock Syndrome

  http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/toxic-shock.html
  There are two different types of toxic shock syndrome, the original toxic shock syndrome (TSS) caused by staphylococci and a newer type called streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS).

• Mayo Clinic: Toxic Shock Syndrome

  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/toxic-shock-syndrome/basics/definition/con-20021326
  Includes cause, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

• MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Toxic Shock Syndrome

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000653.htm
  Features cause, risks, complications, prevention, and treatment.

• The Merck Manual: Toxic Shock Syndrome

  http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/infections/bacterial_infections/toxic_shock_syndrome.html
  Includes causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.

• Toxic Shock Syndrome Information Service (TSSIS)

  http://www.toxicshock.com/
  Provides both members of the public and medical professionals with factual information on this rare but very serious illness.

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