Diseases and Conditions
Toxic shock syndrome
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
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Diagnosis
There's no one test for toxic shock syndrome. You may need to provide blood and urine samples to test for the presence of a staph or strep infection. Your vagina, cervix and throat may be swabbed for samples to be analyzed in a lab.
Because toxic shock syndrome can affect multiple organs, your doctor may order other tests, such as a CT scan, lumbar puncture or chest X-ray, to assess the extent of your illness.