Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:disease
|
| gptkbp:affects |
humans
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:TSS
|
| gptkbp:causedBy |
gptkb:Staphylococcus_aureus
gptkb:Streptococcus_pyogenes |
| gptkbp:complication |
shock
organ failure |
| gptkbp:diagnosedBy |
laboratory tests
clinical evaluation |
| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:disease
gptkb:medicine |
| gptkbp:firstDescribed |
1978
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Toxic Shock Syndrome
|
| gptkbp:mortalityRate |
5-15%
|
| gptkbp:notableOutbreaks |
1980s tampon-associated cases in USA
|
| gptkbp:prevention |
wound care
proper tampon use |
| gptkbp:riskFactor |
recent surgery
skin wounds tampon use |
| gptkbp:symptom |
confusion
fever vomiting diarrhea muscle aches rash low blood pressure |
| gptkbp:treatment |
antibiotics
supportive care intravenous fluids |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:TSS
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|