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toxic shock syndrome

Medical Definition

Syndrome characterized by high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, and skin rash; almost all cases have been related to an infection with toxin-producing staphylococcus aureus.

Wikipedia Summary

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a condition caused by bacterial toxins. Symptoms may include fever, rash, skin peeling, and low blood pressure...
Related Codes (1)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
A48.3Toxic shock syndrome
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