TSS is rare, but still thought to effect up to 1 in 700 women.
No one has been recording TSS cases since the CDC back in 1979, even then statistics were way off for various reasons - yet these statistics are commonly used by tampon manufacturers to imply TSS is rarer than it is. When CDC was recording TSS cases only a small percentage of cases were counted in official figures because many cases were not severe enough to require medical attention, many cases were misdiagnosed, doctors didn't always report cases of TSS, and even reported cases had to fit certain very strict criteria in order to be counted in official figures.
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 The incidence of toxic shock syndrome has declined markedly since this type of tampon was withdrawn from the market.
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.
Women using super-absorbent tampons during menstruation were found to be most likely to get toxic shock syndrome.
You can get toxic shock syndrome.
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Yes, Toxic Shock syndrome (TSS) is a bacterial infection where certain bacteria release toxins into the body. The bacteria responsible are staphylococcus aureus and streptococcus pyogenes.
Toxic shock syndrome is diagnosed based on the symptoms a person is showing. Some of these symptoms include fever, systolic blood pressure, vomiting, renal failure, and hepatic inflammation.
Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) can cause the following: kidney failure, heart failure and liver failure. You should see a doctor immediately if you experience this.