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Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but potentially fatal disease caused by a bacterial toxin. Different bacterial toxins may cause toxic shock syndrome, depending on the situation. The causative agent is Staphylococcus aureus. A similar condition, called Toxic Shock Like Syndrome (TSLS), is the result of Streptococcus pyogenes infection. TSLS is also referred to as Streptococcal TSS.
Routes of infection
Infection can occur via the skin (e.g. cuts, surgery, burns), vagina (via tampon), or pharynx.
The number of reported toxic shock syndrome cases has decreased significantly in recent years. Approximately half the cases of TSS reported today are associated with tampon use during menstruation, usually in young women, though TSS also occurs in children, men, and non-menstruating women. In the US in 1997, only five confirmed menstrual-related TSS cases were reported, compared with 814 cases in 1980, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Consumer information (Jul 23, 1999) Tampons and Asbestos, Dioxin, & Toxic Shock Syndrome PDF
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DBMD - Toxic Shock Syndrome - Includes cause, transmission, and risk groups.
MayoClinic.com: Toxic Shock Syndrome - Includes cause, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
Meta Description: [ Toxic shock syndrome — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment and prevention of this life-threatening infection.
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Toxic Shock Syndrome - Features cause, risks, complications, prevention, and treatment.
Postgraduate Medicine: Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome - Explores the scientific and medical aspects of the organism and the disease.
Toxic Shock Syndrome - There are two different types of toxic shock syndrome, the original toxic shock syndrome (TSS) caused by staphylococci and a newer type called streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS).
Meta Description: [ Toxic shock syndrome is a serious but uncommon bacterial infection. Symptoms of TSS include sudden high fever, a faint feeling, watery diarrhea, headache, and muscle aches. ]
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