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toxic shock syndrome - life threatening illness caused by bacterial toxin Definition for toxic shock syndrome Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but potentially fatal disease caused by a bacterial toxin. Different bacterial toxins may cause toxic shock syndrome, depending on the situation. more Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but potentially fatal disease caused by a bacterial toxin. Different bacterial toxins may cause toxic shock syndrome, depending on the situation. The causative agent is Staphylococcus aureus. A similar condition, called Toxic Shock Like Syndrome (TSLS), is the result of Streptococcus pyogenes infection. TSLS is also referred to as Streptococcal TSS. less some common symptoms fever malaise palpitations passing out some related diagnoses 1 - 7 of 399 diagnoses influenza pneumonia dehydration swine flu chorioamnionitis endometritis mycoplasma pneumonia   more do i have 'toxic shock syndrome'? 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Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for toxic shock syndrome: therapeutic procedure search results for 'toxic shock syndrome' 1 - 5 of 12 therapeutic procedures rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider. 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Different bacterial toxins may cause toxic shock syndrome, depending on the situation. ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxic_shock_syndrome   en.wikipedia.org - summary Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) Causes, Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis and ... Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is caused by toxins formed by Staphylococcus aureus ... factors for toxic shock syndrome? ... Toxic Shock Syndrome Index. Glossary ... http://www.medicinenet.com/toxic_shock_syndrome/article.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Toxic Shock Syndrome: Bacterial Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition Toxic shock syndrome is a group of rapidly progressive and severe symptoms that ... Toxic shock syndrome results from toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus or ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec17/ch190/ch190w.html   www.merck.com - summary Toxic Shock Syndrome - Topic Overview - Yahoo! Health Health Home > Infectious Diseases > Toxic Shock Syndrome - Topic Overview ... 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