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TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome). - yeah what is that?? and what exactly happens?? lol
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Toxic shock syndrome is an uncommon but severe acute illness with fever, widespread red rash accompanied by involvement of other body organs. Toxic shock syndrome is a medical emergency that requires prompt treatment.Toxic shock syndrome is caused by the release of exotoxins from toxigenic strains of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. The majority of menstrual toxic shock syndrome cases is associated with the wearing of tampons, however the condition is now relatively rare, as most adults have developed protective antibodies to the exotoxin TSST-1. Women who have had toxic shock syndrome are at greatest risk as the recurrence rate is reported to be between 30-40%. Toxic shock syndrome and STSS share similar signs and symptoms. Fever, rash, low blood pressure, and multiple organ involvement are seen as the hallmarks of these diseases. Shedding of the skin in large sheets, especially of the palms and soles, is usually seen 1-2 weeks after the onset of illness. Individuals may experience symptoms and signs differently.In addition, toxic shock syndrome may occur as a complication of other localised or systemic infections such as pneumonia, osteomyelitis, sinusitis, and skin wounds (surgical or burns), To find out more about it go to http://www.dermnetnz.org/bacterial/toxic-shock-syndrome.html
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