U01.17.047 Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS): TSST-1 Mechanism and Clinical Triad

Master Toxic Shock Syndrome (U01.17.047) for USMLE Step 1. Learn about Staphylococcus aureus TSST-1, superantigen-mediated cytokine storms, and the characteristic desquamating rash. High-yield guide on mymedschool.org.

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New paper on the role of both a #superantigen and genetic susceptibility in multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C): exaggerated responses to a virus long gone

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@ChrisCarrollMD Thanks @ChrisCarrollMD This review maybe more relevant than before. #longcovid #superantigen #PedsICU
@ChrisCarrollMD @yoncabulutmd This is a nice immunity overview. Now I'm even more concerned, seeing the #superantigen theory, knowing our current #RSV #CovidIsNotOver and #influenza season.