Toxic-shock syndrome

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 -- Disease characterized by sudden onset of fever, diarrhea, vomiting, sore throat, aching muscles, falling blood pressure and skin rash on palms and soles of the feet. Has been reported most often as occurring in women who use super-absorbent tampons during menstrual periods. The germ that causes the disease is normally found in the nose, mouth and vagina.

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