Fatal toxic shock syndrome following tattooing
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but potentially fatal condition caused by toxin-producing strains of Staphylococcus aureus. While typically associated with menstruation or postoperative complications, non-menstrual forms related to skin trauma, including tattooing, are increasingly recognized.
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| Main Authors: | , |
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| Format: | Article (Journal) |
| Language: | English |
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13 August 2025
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Forensic science, medicine, and pathology
Year: 2025, Pages: 1-5 |
| ISSN: | 1556-2891 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s12024-025-01068-7 |
| Online Access: | Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12024-025-01068-7
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| Author Notes: | Kristin Schreiner, Marek Balikowski |
| Summary: | Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but potentially fatal condition caused by toxin-producing strains of Staphylococcus aureus. While typically associated with menstruation or postoperative complications, non-menstrual forms related to skin trauma, including tattooing, are increasingly recognized. |
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| Item Description: | Gesehen am 18.12.2025 |
| Physical Description: | Online Resource |
| ISSN: | 1556-2891 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s12024-025-01068-7 |