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Ms Osborn was then immediately treated for toxic shock syndrome, which is thought to affect just one in every 100,000 people. The condition is a life-threatening response to toxins produced by ...

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a serious illness caused by bacterial toxins. This syndrome is commonly caused by tampon usage, especially in people who haven’t used tampons for a while after ...

Toxic Shock Syndrome Diagnosis. Doctors test for TSS in several ways: Test blood and urine samples for a staph or strep infection. Take a swab of your vagina, cervix, or throat.

Ashley DeSkeere developed toxic shock syndrome after wearing a tampon at her friend’s wedding for eight hours; She was in the ICU for five days and doctors say she’s “lucky” to be alive ...

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Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition thought to be caused by certain bacterial infections. Although TSS can affect anyone, it is most commonly associated ...

Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) is not a new disease and has been known for a considerable length of time. The specific term “Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome” began to gain recognition ...

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) can kill within just 48 hours of infection. Here’s what you need to know about the ...