A little girl in my area recently died from this.Can someone tell me how you get this and where it comes from.
2007-01-17 14:24:39 · 3 answers · asked by Lady T 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a serious but uncommon bacterial infection. TSS was originally linked to the use of tampons, but it is now also known to be associated with the contraceptive sponge and diaphragm birth control methods. In rare cases, TSS has resulted from wounds or surgery incisions where bacteria have been able to enter the body and cause the infection.
The symptoms of TSS include sudden high fever, a faint feeling, watery diarrhea, headache, and muscle aches. If your child has these symptoms, it's important to call your child's doctor right away.
There are steps you can take to prevent TSS. Hand washing can play an important role in guarding against TSS. And if your daughter is just starting her menstrual period, she should understand what precautions she can take to prevent this infection.
2007-01-17 14:30:44 · answer #1 · answered by Pharm D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
STSS can occur after a streptococcal infection in the body, usually from an infected wound or even chickenpox. Within 48 hours, the patient's blood pressure drops. There also is fever, dizziness, breathing problems, and a weak, rapid pulse. The area around the wound may swell, the liver and kidneys can fail, and bleeding problems may occur. This is also more commonly known as a "flesh eating disease."
2007-01-17 22:31:00 · answer #2 · answered by Madre 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well i heard that you can get toxic shock syndrome from wearing a tampon to long. If you want to know more information on it please e-mail me and i will tell you more about it.
2007-01-17 22:38:14 · answer #3 · answered by sprincess692003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋