Toxic shock syndrome in Canada

Since 1976, 53 confirmed or suspected cases of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) have been reported in Canada. Twenty-two cases occurred in 1980, and by October 1981 another 21 had been reported. In Canada, like the United States, where nearly 1200 cases have been recorded, TSS appears to be associated wit...

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Published inCanadian Medical Association journal Vol. 126; no. 7; pp. 776 - 779
Main Authors Clayton, A. J, Peacocke, J. E, Ewan, P. E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canada Can Med Assoc 01.04.1982
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Canada
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Male
Menstrual Hygiene Products - adverse effects
Menstruation
Middle Aged
Seasons
Shock, Septic - epidemiology
Shock, Septic - etiology
Staphylococcal Infections - complications
United States
Canada
United States
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Summary:Since 1976, 53 confirmed or suspected cases of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) have been reported in Canada. Twenty-two cases occurred in 1980, and by October 1981 another 21 had been reported. In Canada, like the United States, where nearly 1200 cases have been recorded, TSS appears to be associated with tampon use, although a few cases have occurred in males and in nonmenstruating women. Of the 53 patients 3 died. The enterotoxin produced by Staphylococcus aureus is probably responsible for TSS. Manufacturers of tampons have now placed warning labels on tampon boxes and information on TSS in the instruction inserts. Women should select tampons of appropriate absorbency for the various stages of menstruation.
ISSN:0008-4409