Toxic Shock Syndrome: eMedicine Critical Care

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Toxic Shock Syndrome: eMedicine Critical Care

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Overview: Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a toxin-mediated multisystem disease precipitated by infection with either Staphylococcus aureus or group A Streptococcus (GAS), also called Streptococcus pyogenes. The clinical syndrome is characterized by a rapid onset of high ...

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Tags: Infection, Toxic Shock Syndrome, Sore Throat, Strep Throat, Disease and Condition, Critical Care

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Toxic shock syndrome is a multisystem disease that begins with either a staph or strep infection. Causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/cNwolc

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Shock and Pregnancy: eMedicine Critical Care

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Shock is a state of compromised tissue perfusion that causes cellular hypoxia. It is defined as a syndrome initiated by acute hypoperfusion, leading to tissue hypoxia and vital organ dysfunction. Shock is a systemic disorder affecting multiple ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Shock in a pregnant woman is a critical care emergency due to two lives being at risk. Learn the symptoms and causes. http://bit.ly/dsrHI0

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Shock, Distributive: eMedicine Critical Care

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Shock is a clinical syndrome characterized by inadequate tissue perfusion that results in end-organ dysfunction. Shock can be divided into the following 4 categories: Distributive shock (vasodilation), which is a hyperdynamic processCardiogenic shock (pump failure)Hypovolemic shock ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Shock can be divided into 4 categories. Distributive shock may be deadly. See the causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/alNhMe

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