[Toxic shock syndrome toxin level in wound samples of hospitalized children with burn: a case control study]

ABSTRACT

Background: Toxic shock syndrome [TSS], a dangerous consequence of Toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 [TSST-1] caused by Staphylococcus aureus. The early detection for infections of Staphylococcus aureus in burned children is very important, also the prevention for consequences of TSST-1. Fever is one of the most noticeable sign in burned children. On the other hand, fever is one of the important consequences of TSST-1 production