Infectious Diseases
Toxic shock syndrome
Emergency
ICD-10: A48.3 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: विषाक्त शॉक सिंड्रोम · தமிழ்: நச்சு அதிர்ச்சி நோய்க்குறி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ವಿಷಕಾರಿ ಆಘಾತ ಸಿಂಡ್ರೋಮ್ · తెలుగు: టాక్సిక్ షాక్ సిండ్రోమ్ · বাংলা: টক্সিক শক সিনড্রোম · मराठी: विषारी शॉक सिंड्रोम · ગુજરાતી: ઝેરી આઘાત સિન્ડ્રોમ
About this condition
Toxic shock syndrome is a rare but life-threatening condition caused by bacterial toxins that suddenly affect multiple organs in the body. It can occur after certain bacterial infections, sometimes linked to tampon use, skin wounds, or surgical procedures. The condition develops rapidly and requires immediate emergency medical attention to prevent organ failure.
Common symptoms
high fever
sudden rash
low blood pressure
vomiting
diarrhea
confusion
muscle aches
dizziness
When to see a doctor: immediately - call emergency services
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | विषाक्त शॉक सिंड्रोम · टॉक्सिक शॉक · जहरीला झटका · तीव्र संक्रमण झटका |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | நச்சு அதிர்ச்சி நோய்க்குறி · டாக்ஸிக் ஷாக் · நச்சு அதிர்ச்சி · விஷ அதிர்வு நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ವಿಷಕಾರಿ ಆಘಾತ ಸಿಂಡ್ರೋಮ್ · ಟಾಕ್ಸಿಕ್ ಶಾಕ್ · ವಿಷ ಆಘಾತ · ವಿಷಕಾರಿ ಆಘಾತ ಲಕ್ಷಣಗಳು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | టాక్సిక్ షాక్ సిండ్రోమ్ · విషపూరిత షాక్ · విష షాక్ · విషపూరిత ఆఘాత లక్షణం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | টক্সিক শক সিনড্রোম · বিষাক্ত শক · বিষক্রিয়া শক · তীব্র সংক্রমণ শক |
| Marathi (मराठी) | विषारी शॉक सिंड्रोम · टॉक्सिक शॉक · विषारी धक्का · विषारी आघात |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ઝેરી આઘાત સિન્ડ્રોમ · ટોક્સિક શોક · ઝેરી આંચકો · વિષાક્ત આઘાત |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Toxic shock syndrome?
high fever, sudden rash, low blood pressure, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately - call emergency services
Is Toxic shock syndrome common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Toxic shock syndrome?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately - call emergency services.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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