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What are the symptoms of tss & what should i do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

SXS: Symptoms of toxic shock syndrome can include: fever, low blood pressure, muscle pain, headache, loose stools, vomiting, rash, confusion and seizures. Get immediate medical care if you have tss symptoms.

Answered 3/20/2013

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