1. Toxic shock syndrome : Treatment
Any foreign materials, such as tampons, vaginal sponges, or nasal packing, will be removed. Sites of infection (such as a surgical wound) will be drained.
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2. Toxic Shock Syndrome : Symptoms
TSS. TSS begins suddenly, with a high fever of 102°F (38.9°C) or above, vomiting and watery diarrhea, headache , and sunburn-like rash; together with a sore throat and body aches. Blood pressure may plummet a day or two after the first symptoms ap...
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3. Toxic Shock Syndrome - Symptoms, Treatments and Resources for Toxic Shock Syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome is a severe disease that involves fever, shock, and problems with the function of several body organs.
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4. Toxic Shock Syndrome
An infection caused by strep or staph bacteria can lead to toxic shock syndrome. These bacteria are common and usually don't cause problems. But they make toxins that can cause toxic shock syndrome<...
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5. Streptococcal Toxic-Shock Syndrome
Since the 1980s there has been a marked increase in the recognition and reporting of highly invasive group A streptococcal infections with or without necrotizing fasciitis associated with shock and organ failure. Such dramatic cases have been defi...
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6. Toxic Shock Syndrome Symptoms & Treatment
Toxic shock syndrome is caused by a toxin produced by certain types of Staphylococcus bacteria. A similar syndrome, called toxic shock-like syndrome (TSLS), can be caused by...
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7. Toxic Shock Syndrome - Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a potentially fatal, flu-like disease caused by a toxin produced by a common strain of bacteria (staphylococci) that spreads to the bloodstream.
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8. Toxic shock syndrome: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com
Call your doctor immediately if you experience the signs or symptoms of toxic shock syndrome. This is especially important if you're menstruating or have just finished menstruating and have been using tampons or if you have a...
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9. Toxic Shock Syndrome Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - Multimedia on eMedicineHealth
Media file 2: This woman with toxic shock syndrome developed a flat, red, sunburnlike rash. This rash causes the skin to peel 1-2 weeks after the illness.
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10. Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) Causes, Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment on MedicineNet.com
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a life-threatening condition caused by toxins produced by certain types of infecting bacteria. The condition has been most often associated with the use of tampons in menstruating women. In 1980, an outbreak of TSS wa.....
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