Toxic Shock Syndrome is most often caused by staphylococcal bacterial toxins, but streptococcal bacteria can cause a similar illness.
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- eMedicineHealth: Toxic Shock Syndrome Overview, causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
- Toxic Shock Syndrome Information Service (TSSIS) Provides both members of the public and medical professionals with factual information on this rare but very serious illness.
- eMedicine: Toxic Shock Syndrome Article by Vicken Y Totten, MD, MS, FACEP, FAAFP.
- The Merck Manual: Toxic Shock Syndrome Includes causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.
- Mayo Clinic: Toxic Shock Syndrome Includes cause, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
- Kids Health: Toxic Shock Syndrome 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).
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Toxic Shock Syndrome Features cause, risks, complications, prevention, and treatment.