Toxic Shock Syndrome Following a Simple Skin Injury

Case report

English

K.M. Nazeer, S. Gerryo

Dept of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Garyounis, Benghazi, S.P.L.A.J.

Garyounis Medical Journal Vol. 6, No.2. July 1983:247-248

Abstract

A 14 year old boy had a syndrome following simple injury to the skin, that was diagnosed as toxic shock syndrome (T.S.S.). Appropriate treatment resulted in his complete recovery. The authors feel that more cases of T.S.S. may be diagnosed if carefully looked for.

Keywords: Toxic Shock Syndrome Following a Simple Skin Injury

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