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Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but serious illness caused when bacteria are allowed to multiply in or near damaged tissue, certain strains of bacteria can produce TSST-1 toxins which enter the body and if the person lacks immunity it will overwhelm the immune system result in something similar to septic shock. TSS is most commonly associated with tampons as a result of a TSS outbreak in the 1980's caused by highly absorbent tampons.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoToxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is when certain strains of bacteria are allowed to multiply near wounds and start to produce toxins. These toxins enter the body and if a person lacks immunity they will overwhelm the immune system leading to low blood pressure and high fever, eventually onto organ failure. TSS can be mild, presenting like a bad case of the flu, or it can be more serious so result in ICU care with victims being left with long-term health problems or death.
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Why is toxic shock sydrome so deadly?
=It shuts down major organs if it is unreatreated=
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.
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 abbreviation of toxic shock syndrome?
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.
Do you always have a fever with toxic shock syndrome?
Yes, you will always have a fever with toxic shock syndrome. You will also have low blood pressure.
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 The incidence of toxic shock syndrome has declined markedly since this type of tampon was withdrawn from the market.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?
The organism that causes toxic shock syndrome is a bacterium called streptococcus pyogenes, or TSLS, according to Wikipedia.
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.
What type shocks results from a bacterial infection?
septic shock
Can you get toxic shock sydromrome from using Nair on your Vagina?
No you can not.
What infection can you from using a tampon?
You can get toxic shock syndrome.
Toxic shock syndrome has been associated with the use of?
Tampons
