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TSS occurs when certain naturally occurring bacteria are allowed to overgrow in contact with mucus membranes or damaged tissues, those bacteria then produce TSST-1 toxin which enters the body and if you lack immunity it overwhelms the immune system. TSS can be fatal.
Tampons account for 75% of all TSS cases - 1 in 700 women will contract TSS.
Tampons give bacteria the perfect place to multiply within the body, while also effecting vaginal pH and plugging-up the vagina so preventing self-cleaning so the vagina cannot rid itself of this bacteria or bacterial toxins. Tampons are within a major bodily orifice of mucus membranes and they damage vaginal tissues so give TSST-1 a direct route into the body. Women are primarily the victims of TSS.
Initial symptoms of TSS include a sudden high fever, low blood pressure, muscle aches, sore throat, bloodshot eyes, red mucus membranes, vomiting and nausea, lose bowel movements and a sunburn-type rash - symptoms can vary greatly from person to person and depending on which organs are effected. Long-term it's a very unpleasant illness that can kill within a week. There are stories of real life TSS cases in the link below if interested in more details of how it effects victims.
What else can I help you with?
What birth control method carries the risk of toxic shock syndrome?
I only know that tampons can cause this.
Toxic shock syndrome has been associated with the use of?
Tampons
Who is most likely to get toxic shock syndrome?
Women using super-absorbent tampons during menstruation were found to be most likely to get toxic shock syndrome.
Why has the incidence of toxic shock syndrome declined?
Toxic shock syndrome most often occurs in menstruating women using highly absorbent tampons. The incidence of toxic shock syndrome has declined markedly since this type of tampon was withdrawn from the market.
Which organism causes toxic shock syndrome?
Toxic shock syndrome is commonly caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. This bacterium produces toxins that can lead to the symptoms associated with toxic shock syndrome when it infects certain areas of the body, such as wounds or tampons.
What puts woman at risk for toxic shock syndrome?
Tampons. Particularly leaving them in for more than 3 or 4 hours.
What is the scientific name for Toxic Shock Syndrome?
The scientific name for Toxic Shock Syndrome is "Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome" or "Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome" depending on the bacterium that causes it.
Who often got TSS?
Women using super-absorbent tampons during menstruation were found to be most likely to get toxic shock syndrome.
Is toxic shock syndrome a concern for males?
well considering men do not have periods..thierfor they dont use tampons and no its not a concern for males..only for females.
Can toxic shock syndrome be prevented?
Women who wear tampons should change them often and use different brands and types of pads and tampons. If a woman really prefers tampons, experts recommend using the lowest possible absorbency product
Does toxic shock syndrome still goes on in other countries?
Toxic Shock Syndrome occurs globally.Toxic Shock Syndrome is not restricted to only certain countries.
What is the probability of toxic shock syndrome?
Data on Toxic Shock Syndrome warps probability. As TSS is associated with tampons, which make a lot of money for big companies who sell the most dangerous types of tampons, manufacturers misrepresent TSS statistics - CDC statistics are often quoted but these are grossly inaccurate for a number of reasons. It's estimated that 1 in 700 women will contract TSS at some point in their lives.
