Yes, men can contract Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS).
TSS occurs when bacteria are allowed to multiply near an open wound, certain bacteria then produce toxins that enter the bloodstream and if a person lacks immunity it results in something similar to septic shock. Any sort of wound such as scaring post-surgery or a burn could result in TSS, thus men can contract TSS as well as women.
YES even men are getting 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.
Toxic Shock Syndrome occurs globally.Toxic Shock Syndrome is not restricted to only certain countries.
The abbreviation for Toxic Shock Syndrome is TSS. Abbreviation means a shortened form of a word or a phrase, often using the first letters of the words in the phrase; Toxic Shock Syndrome: TSS.
Yes, you will always have a fever with toxic shock syndrome. You will also have low blood pressure.
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 The incidence of toxic shock syndrome has declined markedly since this type of tampon was withdrawn from the market.
well considering men do not have periods..thierfor they dont use tampons and no its not a concern for males..only for females.
The organism that causes toxic shock syndrome is a bacterium called streptococcus pyogenes, or TSLS, according to Wikipedia.
Women using super-absorbent tampons during menstruation were found to be most likely to get toxic shock syndrome.
No you can not.
You can get toxic shock syndrome.
septic shock
Tampons