Toxic shock syndrome

 

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Toxic shock syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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May 4, 2017 - Toxic shock syndrome is a rare, life-threatening complication of certain types of bacterial infections. Often toxic shock syndrome results from toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, but the condition may also be caused by toxins produced by group A streptococcus (strep) bacteria.

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How is toxic shock syndrome caused?

Toxic shock syndrome is a sudden, potentially fatal condition. It's caused by the release of poisonous substances from an overgrowth of bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus, or staph, which is found in many women's bodies. ... Toxic shock syndrome is still mostly a disease of menstruating women who use tampons.Mar 14, 2017

Understanding Toxic Shock Syndrome -- the Basics - WebMD

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How can you tell if you have toxic shock syndrome?

Change bandages regularly rather than keeping them on for several days. Check wounds for signs of infection. If a wound gets red, swollen, painful, or tender, or if you develop a fever, call your doctor right away. If you're a girl whose period has started, the best way to avoid TSS is to use pads instead of tampons.

Toxic Shock Syndrome - KidsHealth

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Why do tampons cause toxic shock syndrome?

This model lost her leg because of toxic shock syndrome. ... Wasser was on her period and using tampons in 2012 when she developed toxic shock syndrome. The rare but potentially fatal condition is typically caused by toxins from the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, or staph.Dec 20, 2017

Model Lauren Wasser's warning about tampons and toxic shock ...

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How long does it take for a tampon to cause toxic shock syndrome?

While the instructions on the tampon box encourage women to change their tampon every eight hours, sometimes people forget to change them or occasionally may lose them. Leaving a tampon in for longer than 8-12 hours, can increase risk of infection or possibly TSS, according to Jessica Shepherd, a gynecologist.Jun 3, 2017

Toxic shock syndrome, infections: What if I leave a tampon in for too ...

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How can you tell if you have toxic shock syndrome?

The signs and symptoms of TSS include: high fever (greater than 102°F [38.8°C]) rapid drop in blood pressure (with lightheadedness or fainting) sunburn-like rash that can be anywhere on the body, including the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.

Toxic Shock Syndrome - KidsHealth

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How long does it take for a tampon to cause toxic shock syndrome?

Leaving a tampon inside your vagina for a very long time is a risk factor for TSS; in one recent case, for example, a student contracted TSS after leaving a tampon in for nine days. But, even in cases in which women leave tampons in for too long, TSS is still very rare.Feb 25, 2016

6 Myths About Toxic Shock Syndrome - Bustle

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Can you die of toxic shock syndrome?

TSS is an unusual, but serious, illness that is often associated with tampon use but can develop in anyone. Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a serious illness that can develop quickly in anyone, not just tampon users. ... It most cases it is treated, but two or three people die of TSS every year.