TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME

Course overview

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is an acute and life-threatening inflammatory response syndrome characterized by fever, hypotension, rash, and multiorgan involvement. TSS results from an exaggerated immune response to bacterial toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of TSS, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.