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toxic shock syndrome [1 record]

Record 1 2016-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bacterial Diseases
Universal entry(ies)
A48.3
classification system code, see observation
DEF

A syndrome due to staphylococcal or streptococcal exotoxins causing a sudden onset of severe symptoms.

CONT

Although classically described as occurring with tampon use, TSS [toxic shock syndrome] may follow many staphylococcal or streptococcal soft-tissue infections.

OBS

A48.3: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies bactériennes
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
A48.3
classification system code, see observation
CONT

La distinction entre l'origine staphylococcique ou streptococcique du syndrome de choc toxique (SCT) est difficile à établir sur le plan clinique. [...] Le SCT a initialement été décrit, il y a une trentaine d'années, chez des femmes développant des suppurations à partir de tampons hygiéniques.

OBS

A48.3 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

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