Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) Diagnosis Criteria

Does the patient have evidence of an infection with Staphylococcus aureus?

Temperature

Is the patient hypotensive with a systolic blood pressure < 90 mm Hg?

Does the patient have a diffuse macular rash followed by desquamation?

Is there another diagnosis that can explain the findings better?

• thrombocytopenia or other blood disorder?

• hepatitis with elevated liver function tests?

• renal dysfunction?

• vomiting and/or diarrhea?

• hyperemia of mucous membranes?

• central nervous system (CNS) dysfunction?

• myalgias and/or rhabdomyolysis?