[Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome should be considered in the event of diffuse erythema with fever and shock].

CONCLUSION: In case of septic shock associated with diffuse macular exanthema a diagnosis of TSS must be envisaged, particularly in menstruating women.
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Source: Annales de Dermatologie et de Cenereologie - January 25, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Dugourd PM, Dupont A, Hubiche T, Chiaverini C, Alkhalifa A, Roudiere L, Tristan A, Gustave CA, Del Giudice P Tags: Ann Dermatol Venereol Source Type: research