Basic information for Toxic Shock Syndrome Definition Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a condition which may be caused by either Staphylococcus aureus 1 or Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococci) 2 – the latter is described in the article on GAS infections TSS is characterized by rapid onset of high fever, vomiting, watery diarrhea, sore throat, myalgia and headache in a previously healthy person The disease was first described in 1978 and was known in wider circles in 1980 during a number of disease cases in younger women assicieret with tampon use by menstruation;hence the name tamponsyge occurrence Incidence and prevalence The condition is rare The incidence has decreased considerably since the first cases – primarily because of the information and […]
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Toxic Shock Syndrome
Facts About Toxic Shock Syndrome Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare condition caused by toxins from either yellow staphylococci or group A streptococci (GAS) Previously, the condition most common in menstruating women who had had a tampon lying too long The condition is characterized by rapid onset of high fever, vomiting, aqueous diarrhea, sore throat, headache and muscle aches Lifesaving treatment directed at the complications of TSS is always at the hospital It is recommended that tampons are used in more than 8 hours and no tampon should be used for more than 12 hours What is toxic shock syndrome (TSS)? Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but serious condition caused by toxins from individual bacteria. TSS can […]
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