[Toxic shock syndrome related to the operation of nose]

Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Ke Za Zhi. 1999 Apr;13(4):164-5.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To study the clinical features of Toxic shock syndrome.

Method: The clinical information of two cases was analysed.

Result: It indicates that this disease is caused by TSST-1 which is created by staphylococcus-aureus. The clinical features are acute toxic-shock syndrome with many complications and high mortality.

Conclusion: More attention should be payed for it.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nasal Polyps / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Rhinitis, Atrophic / surgery*
  • Shock, Septic / etiology*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / etiology