All of the following are major criteria for staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome, except:
b. Central nervous system abnormalities(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 1320-1321)Mnemonic for Major Diagnostic Criteria of Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome:"H-A-R jagah Staphylococcus hai" - Hypotension, acute fever and rash
Acute fever (Temperature >38.8 deg C (101.8 deg F)
Central nervous system abnormalities
Hypotension (Orthostatic, shock, blood pressure below age-appropriate norms)
Rash
General Considerations - Infectious Diseases