Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Toxic Shock Syndrome
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Toxic Shock Syndrome, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Toxic Shock Syndrome. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Toxic Shock Syndrome. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Toxic Shock Syndrome includes:
- Tampon adverse reaction (type of Adverse reaction)
- Staphylococcus aureus - the "golden staph" bacteria
- Childbirth
- Diaphragm left in vagina
- Wound infection
Toxic Shock Syndrome as a complication: Other conditions that might have Toxic Shock Syndrome as a complication might be potential underlying conditions. The list of conditions listing Toxic Shock Syndrome as a complication includes:
Last revision: June 23, 2003
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