Postpartum Fever & Widespread Rash

A patient develops a rash, fever, and hypotension after a Cesarean section. Explore the diagnosis behind this life-threatening postpartum complication.

Toxic shock syndrome


What is the cause of this rash that developed in a patient after cesarean section in association with fever and hypotension?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Kawasaki disease
Pseudoporphyria
Scalded skin syndrome
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Toxic shock syndrome

Desquamation, Postpartum complication, Sepsis, Staphylococcus aureus, Toxic shock syndrome

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