eMedicineHealth: Toxic Shock Syndrome - Overview, causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention. Toxic Shock Syndrome Information Service (TSSIS) - Provides both members of the public and medical professionals with factual information on this rare but very serious illness. eMedicine: Toxic Shock Syndrome - Article by Vicken Y Totten, MD, MS, FACEP, FAAFP. The Merck Manual: Toxic Shock Syndrome - Includes causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Mayo Clinic: Toxic Shock Syndrome - Includes cause, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Kids Health: Toxic Shock Syndrome - There are two different types of toxic shock syndrome, the original toxic shock syndrome (TSS) caused by staphylococci and a newer type called streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS). MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Toxic Shock Syndrome - Features cause, risks, complications, prevention, and treatment.