Toxic Shock Syndrome: Recent Developments in Pathogenesis

    March 1990 in “ The Journal of Pediatrics ”
    Steven D. Resnick
    Studysummary Toxic shock syndrome is caused by a complex interaction of bacterial toxins and the immune system, and understanding this can help improve diagnosis and treatment.
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    1. Clinical Aspects and Spectrum of Illness of Toxic Shock Syndrome: Overview Clinical Infectious Diseases · 1989
    2. Clinical Manifestations of Toxic Shock Syndrome JAMA · 1981