toxic shock syndrome

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What does toxic shock syndrome mean?

An acute infection caused by Staphylococcus bacteria, characterized by sudden high fever, muscle aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and fainting.

Where does toxic shock syndrome come from?

From toxic + shock + syndrome. First appears in medical literature c. 1978.

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