Résumé
Toxic chock syndrome is an acute febrile illness involving multiple organ systems. It was first described and associated with staphylococcus aureus since 1978. The clinical features are typically: abrupt onset, fever [39°C or greater], diffuse erythematous macula rash, shock and multiple organ dysfunction. We report a case of women; the usual clinical characteristics were found. T.S.S. has been associated with many infection by staphylococcus [vaginal, cutanuous and post-operative]. The syndrome is caused by the production, absorption and action of exotoxines. The treatment must correct organ dysfunction; antimicrobial therapy should be instituted. The mortality of the syndrom is less than 8%; the recurrence illness is possible but is very rare