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Toxic Shock Syndrome occurs due to a build up of toxins which eventually causes major bodily systems to shut down. | 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. It's often brought on my inproper use of femine hygeine products, and risk is heightened if a woman has just givenbirth <sup>[1] </sup>. | ||
Symptoms | ==== Symptoms ==== | ||
*Sudden fever | *Sudden fever | ||
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*Diziness | *Diziness | ||
*Confusion | *Confusion | ||
=== References: === | |||
1. https://www.webmd.com/women/guide/understanding-toxic-shock-syndrome-basics#1 | |||
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Revision as of 18:18, 3 December 2017
Toxic Shock Syndrome occurs due to a build up of toxins, produced by Staphylococcus aureus bacterium, which eventually causes major bodily systems to shut down. It's often brought on my inproper use of femine hygeine products, and risk is heightened if a woman has just givenbirth [1] .
Symptoms
- Sudden fever
- Vomitting
- Sun-burn like rash
- Diarrhoea
- Faiting/feeling fain
- Muscle aches
- Diziness
- Confusion
References:
1. https://www.webmd.com/women/guide/understanding-toxic-shock-syndrome-basics#1