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Toxic Shock Syndrome occurs due to a build up of toxins, produced by ''[[ | 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 improper use of feminine hygiene products, and risk is heightened if a woman has just givenbirth<ref>https://www.webmd.com/women/guide/understanding-toxic-shock-syndrome-basics#1</ref>. | ||
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Revision as of 20:37, 4 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 improper use of feminine hygiene 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