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Toxic Shock Syndrome occurs due to a build-up of toxins, produced by ''[[Staphylococcus aureus|Staphylococcus aureus]]'' bacterium, which eventually causes major bodily systems to shut down. | Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) occurs due to a build-up of [[Toxin|toxins]], produced by ''[[Staphylococcus aureus|Staphylococcus aureus]]'' bacterium, which eventually causes major bodily systems to shut down. This bacterium is located on the skin, nose and mouth and is non-toxic, however when it enters the body that is when it can cause some severe [[Symptom|symptoms]] <ref>NHS choices. Toxic shock syndrome. 2016 [cited 05/12/17]. Available from: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/toxic-shock-syndrome/</ref>. This is often brought on by improper use of feminine hygiene products, and risk is heightened if a woman has just given birth<ref>https://www.webmd.com/women/guide/understanding-toxic-shock-syndrome-basics#1</ref>. | ||
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Revision as of 22:40, 5 December 2017
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) occurs due to a build-up of toxins, produced by Staphylococcus aureus bacterium, which eventually causes major bodily systems to shut down. This bacterium is located on the skin, nose and mouth and is non-toxic, however when it enters the body that is when it can cause some severe symptoms [1]. This is often brought on by improper use of feminine hygiene products, and risk is heightened if a woman has just given birth[2].
Symptoms
- Sudden fever
- Vomitting
- Sun-burn like rash
- Diarrhoea
- Faiting/feeling fain
- Muscle aches
- Diziness
- Confusion
- Breathing difficulties
References:
- ↑ NHS choices. Toxic shock syndrome. 2016 [cited 05/12/17]. Available from: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/toxic-shock-syndrome/
- ↑ https://www.webmd.com/women/guide/understanding-toxic-shock-syndrome-basics#1