No. It is a bacterial infection usually caused by wearing a tampon too long without changing it or using one when you don't need it.
Insomnia is not a symptom of an std.
Itching
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.
Difficulty breathing
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.
It is usually caused by a bacterail infection, however sometimes it can be a symptom of an STD.
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 The incidence of toxic shock syndrome has declined markedly since this type of tampon was withdrawn from the market.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.
A symptom of cold shock can include rapid breathing, increased heart rate, pale or blue skin, and possible loss of consciousness.
Women using super-absorbent tampons during menstruation were found to be most likely to get toxic shock syndrome.