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Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) occurs due to a build-up of [[Toxin|toxins]], produced by ''[[Staphylococcus aureus|Staphylococcus aureus]]''&nbsp;bacterium, which eventually causes major bodily systems to shut down. This bacterium is located on the skin, nose and mouth and&nbsp;is non-toxic, however when it enters the body that is when it can cause some severe [[Symptom|symptoms]]&nbsp;<ref>NHS choices. Toxic shock syndrome. 2016 [cited 05/12/17]. Available from: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/toxic-shock-syndrome/</ref>.&nbsp;This is&nbsp;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>.  
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) occurs due to a build-up of [[Toxin|toxins]], produced by ''[[Staphylococcus aureus|Staphylococcus aureus]]''&nbsp;bacterium, which eventually causes major bodily systems to shut down. This bacterium is located on the skin, nose and mouth and&nbsp;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>.&nbsp;This is&nbsp;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>.  


==== Symptoms  ====
==== Symptoms  ====

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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:

  1. ↑ NHS choices. Toxic shock syndrome. 2016 [cited 05/12/17]. Available from: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/toxic-shock-syndrome/
  2. ↑ https://www.webmd.com/women/guide/understanding-toxic-shock-syndrome-basics#1


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