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Toxic Shock Syndrome (Staphylococcal)

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Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is an acute, multisystem febrile illness caused by Staphylococcus aureus. A similar illness caused by group A streptococcal infections is discussed in Chapter 34.

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