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Aetiology

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This disorder is most common in young females at the time of menstruation. There is an increased incidence in females who use vaginal tampons.

Often vaginal cultures are positive for Staphylococcus aureus. Sometimes this organism may be grown from the nose, throat, blood, urine and/or stools.

A similar clinical syndrome may result from infection with group A beta haemolytic streptococci.


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