Clean and bandage all skin wounds as quickly as possible. Call your doctor if a wound gets red, swollen, or tender, or if a fever begins. Symptoms of toxic shock syndrome come on suddenly. Call your doctor right away if you get a sudden high fever, feel faint, or have any other signs of TSS. Reviewed by: Marcella A. Escoto, DO. Larger text size Large text size Regular text size.
What Is Toxic Shock Syndrome? What Causes Toxic Shock Syndrome? Toxic shock syndrome is caused by two types of bacteria : Staphylococcus aureus often called staph Streptococcus pyogenes often called strep Most cases are related to staph bacteria. Who Gets Toxic Shock Syndrome? Toxic shock syndrome also can affect someone with any type of staph infection, including: pneumonia an abscess a skin infection an infected wound the blood infection septicemia the bone infection osteomyelitis What Problems Can Happen?
If toxic shock syndrome isn't treated: Organs such as the liver and kidneys may begin to fail. Due to manufacturing changes in tampons, the incidence of tampon-induced TSS has declined.
TSS from S treptococcus infections is most commonly seen in children and the elderly. Other populations at risk include individuals with diabetes, HIV the human immunodeficiency virus , chronic lung disease, or heart disease. Staphylococcus infections. Staphylococcus aureus or S. Because it is part of the body's normal bacteria, 90 percent of individuals develop antibodies to prevent infection.
Individuals who develop TSS usually have not developed antibodies against S. Therefore, it is not usually considered a contagious infection. If any of these areas are infected, the bacteria can penetrate into the bloodstream and cause TSS. This page has been produced in consultation with and approved by:.
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On this page. Symptoms of toxic shock syndrome TSS and risks of tampon use Treatment for toxic shock syndrome Reducing the risk of toxic shock syndrome Where to get help Things to remember. Toxic shock syndrome TSS is a rare and potentially life-threatening illness that is thought to be caused by infection with certain types of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.
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