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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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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 The incidence of toxic shock syndrome has declined markedly since this type of tampon was withdrawn from the market.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?
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.
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
What infection can you from using a tampon?
You can get toxic shock syndrome.
Can you get toxic shock sydromrome from using Nair on your Vagina?
No you can not.
Toxic shock syndrome has been associated with the use of?
Tampons
