作者于1975～1980年在美国威斯康星州系统地观察了中毒性休克综合征(TSS)38例,其中女性37例,男性1例。年龄为13～52岁(平均为24.5岁,12例在16岁以下),1例男性为36岁。1例病人死亡。病人以往均健康。这些病例经实验室研究均排除其他感染原因而确诊为TSS。其临床特征:大多数病人均有发热(38.9℃以上)、明确的低血压或直立性头晕、手掌弥漫性红疹和紧接着 In 1975-1980, we systematically observed 38 cases of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) in Wisconsin, including 37 females and 1 males. They ranged in age from 13 to 52 years (mean 24.5 years, 12 under 16 years) and 1 male was 36 years old. One patient died. The patient was healthy in the past. These cases were diagnosed as TSS by laboratory studies excluding other causes of infection. Its clinical features: Most patients have fever (38.9 ℃ above), clear hypotension or erection dizziness, diffuse rash of the hands and followed