Toxic shock syndrome Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 21-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with a high fever, generalized body aches, nausea, and headache. Temperature is 38.5°C (101.3°F), blood pressure is 80/42 mmHg, heart rate is 128/min, respiratory rate is 18/min, and oxygen saturation is 98% on room air. She appears acutely ill with warm, flushed skin and the presence of a diffuse macular erythematous rash that is similar to a sunburn that is covering most of her body, including the trunk, palms, and soles. There is no nuchal rigidity, and Nikolsky sign is negative. Which of the following additional factors is most likely to be present?  

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