Toxic shock syndrome in Canada

• Published in: Canadian Medical Association journal Vol. 126; no. 7; pp. 776 - 779
• Main Authors: Clayton, A. J, Peacocke, J. E, Ewan, P. E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• 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

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...