What is Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)?

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What is Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)?

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Toxic shock syndrome has been linked to the use of super-absorbent tampons. Here's what the research shows about causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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ivillage.com — “While it’s never a good idea to leave a tampon in for an extended period of time, your risk of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is still very low. In the early 1980s, the incidence of TSS rose to approximately ten cases per one hundred thousand women.View full resource at ivillage.com

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Today's special chat on Toxic Shock Syndrome read about it here http://alturl.com/28h9u Chat transcript here http://alturl.com/9shsf #tck

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kidshealth.org — “Although toxic shock syndrome (TSS) can be serious, it's a rare illness that is becoming even more rare.View full resource at kidshealth.org

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kidshealth.org — “Toxic shock syndrome is a serious but uncommon bacterial infection. Symptoms of TSS include sudden high fever, a faint feeling, watery diarrhea, headache, and muscle aches.View full resource at kidshealth.org

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emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a shock syndrome caused by the inflammatory response to toxins produced by various bacteria, most commonly Streptococcus and Staphylococcus species. Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome was first described by Todd et ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) has been linked to many initiating bacterial infections. Learn more about TSS. http://bit.ly/8ZID8S

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emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a toxin-mediated multisystem disease precipitated by infection with either Staphylococcus aureus or group A Streptococcus (GAS), also called Streptococcus pyogenes. The clinical syndrome is characterized by a rapid onset of high ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Toxic shock syndrome is a multisystem disease that begins with either a staph or strep infection. Causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/cNwolc

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medbroadcast.com — “Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a rare but serious disease that is recognizable and treatable and has been associated with tampon use. To reduce the risk of developing TSS, always use the lowest absorbency tampon that you need, and alternate tampon use with pads. Cases of TSS have also been reported in men and children, as well as in women who didn't have their period.View full resource at medbroadcast.com

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medicalnewstoday.com — “Toxic shock syndrome, also known as TSS, is a serious condition which mainly affects menstruating women using tampons. The patient develops a high fever, diarrhea, vomiting and musclView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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