Recurrent menstrual toxic shock syndrome despite discontinuation of tampon use: is menstrual toxic shock syndrome really caused by tampons?

Australas J Dermatol. 2013 Nov;54(4):283-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-0960.2012.00938.x. Epub 2012 Aug 17.

Abstract

Menstrual toxic shock syndrome (MTSS) is a rare and potentially life-threatening illness. We present a case of recurrent MTSS initially associated with tampon use that continued to recur when tampons were discontinued, which was successfully treated with rifampicin and clindamycin.

Keywords: antibiotic therapy; clindamycin; menstrual toxic shock syndrome; rifampicin; tampon use.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Carrier State / drug therapy*
  • Carrier State / microbiology
  • Clindamycin / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Menstrual Hygiene Products* / adverse effects
  • Recurrence
  • Rifampin / therapeutic use
  • Shock, Septic / drug therapy*
  • Shock, Septic / microbiology
  • Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy*
  • Staphylococcus aureus

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Clindamycin
  • Rifampin