Tag: signs of toxic shock syndrome
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5 Warning Signs you Have Toxic Shock Syndrome
TSS, or Toxic Shock Syndrome, is a sudden, potentially fatal condition that can occur in women. It is caused when the body becomes overloaded with toxic bacteria known as Staphylococcus aureus, or staph, which is present in the body in small amounts. This sudden overgrowth of bacteria most commonly affects menstruating women who wear tampons,…
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Science Explains What Happens to Your Body From Toxic Shock Syndrome
Toxic Shock Syndrome is a medical condition with a scary name. But what exactly is it? This syndrome entered public consciousness with the popularity of tampons in the 1980s, as it affected 90% of menstruating women when they swapped over to using these hygiene products for the convenience they offer. Read on to see how…
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5 Early Warnings of Toxic Shock Syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a condition where bacteria attack the body with harmful toxins. Mostly linked to tampon use in women, TSS may also affect children or men of any age. Around 0.8 to 3.4 per 100,000 TSS cases are recorded in the U.S. every year. It’s rare but it is a life-threatening condition,…