Toxic Shock Syndrome in the United States: Surveillance Update, 1979–1996
Menstrual toxic shock syndrome (TSS) emerged as a public health threat to women of reproductive age in 1979–80. We reviewed surveillance data for the period 1979 to 1996, when 5,296 cases were reported, and discuss changes in the epidemiologic features of TSS.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1999-12-01
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| Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/5/6/99-0611_article |