A 22-year-old woman presents with fever, chills, hypotension, and diffuse erythematous rash involving the palms and soles after using a high-absorbenc...

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A 22-year-old woman presents with fever, chills, hypotension, and diffuse erythematous rash involving the palms and soles after using a high-absorbency tampon. Laboratory tests show elevated liver enzymes and creatinine. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome

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Meningococcemia

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Kawasaki disease

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Rocky Mountain spotted fever

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Scarlet fever

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome

A 22-year-old woman presents with fever, chills, hypotension, and diffuse erythematous rash involving the palms and soles after using a high-absorbency tampon. Laboratory tests show elevated liver enzymes and creatinine. What is the most likely diagnosis?