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Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but potentially fatal disease caused by a bacterial toxin. Different bacterial toxins may cause toxic shock syndrome, depending on the situation, but most often streptococci and staphylococci are responsible.
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Toxic Shock Syndrome Symptoms1-2 of 3 more...
Signs and symptoms
... The signs and symptoms of toxic shock syndrome may include: A sudden high fever. Vomiting or diarrhea. A rash resembling a sunburn, particularly on your palms and soles. After a week or so, the skin o...
Source: MayoClinic
Causes ... Staph bacteria often are present in and on your body and typically cause no problems. Researchers don''t know exactly how tampons may cause toxic shock syndrome. Some believe that when superabsorbent ...
Source: MayoClinic
Toxic Shock Syndrome Prevention1 of 1
Prevention
... You can reduce your chances of getting toxic shock syndrome by changing your tampon frequently, at least every four to eight hours. Use the lowest absorbency tampon you can and try to alternate using ...
Source: MayoClinic
Toxic Shock Syndrome Treatment1 of 1
Treatment
... If you develop toxic shock syndrome, you''ll likely be hospitalized and need antibiotics. Doctors will try to determine the source of the infection. Along with antibiotics, you''ll receive supportive ...
Source: MayoClinic
Toxic Shock Syndrome Other1-2 of 3 more...
Group A Streptococcal Infections
... OVERVIEW Group A streptococcal infections are caused by group A streptococcus, a bacterium responsible for a variety of health problems. These infections can range from mild skin infection or sore thr...
Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
On the Teen Scene: TSS: Reducing the Risk ... by Dixie Farley Women taking the necessary measures to prevent menstrually-related toxic shock syndrome (TSS) can be credited with much of the reduction in the number of cases in recent years. In 1997...
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Toxic Shock Syndrome Articles
- Group A Streptococcal Infections
... OVERVIEW Group A streptococcal infections are caused by group A streptococcus, a bacterium responsible for a variety of health problems. These infections can range from mild skin infection or sore thr... - On the Teen Scene:
TSS: Reducing the Risk
... by Dixie Farley Women taking the necessary measures to prevent menstrually-related toxic shock syndrome (TSS) can be credited with much of the reduction in the number of cases in recent years. In 1997... - Tampon Safety
... by Michelle Meadows According to the grapevine in 12-year-old Jerri's North Carolina school, tampons not only cause AIDS, but also can be lost in a woman's body, never to be seen again. If you...
Resources
- El Síndrome de Shock Tóxico (University of Utah Health Sciences Center)
- Group A Streptococcal Infections (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
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