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| | Toxic Shock Syndrome |
 | | A child who has TSS is monitored for signs of shock until the condition has stabilized and seems to be improving. | | | Although STSS almost never follows strep throat, it's wise to check with your doctor whenever your child has a sore throat with fever, particularly if your child's condition is worsening despite medical treatment. | | | Most often STSS appears after streptococcus bacteria have invaded areas of injured skin, such as cuts and scrapes, surgical wounds, and even chickenpox blisters. |
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| | Child Health Resources Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center |
| | Current research shows that TSS is being recognized earlier in its course; therefore, it is being treated more effectively. | | | Adolescent girls should be encouraged to read and heed the information regarding TSS on tampon boxes, to learn the warning signs, and to always remove a tampon. | | | Adolescent girls should be encouraged to use the lowest absorbency tampon that will still control their flow, to change tampons frequently (every four to six hours), and to use pads instead of tampons at night. |
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http://www.pediatricweb.com/seattle/article.asp?ArticleID=857&ArticleType=9
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| | Toxic Shock Syndrome |
| | Due to manufacturing changes in tampons, the incidence of tampon-induced TSS has diminished by more than 40 percent. | | | Specific treatment for streptococcal and staphylococcal TSS will be determined by your child's physician based on: | | | Prompt and thorough wound care is crucial in avoiding TSS. |
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http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_infectious/toxic.cfm
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| | Toxic shock syndrome |
| | A condition in which the amount of blood circulating in the body is inadequate to meet the body's needs. | | | Most medical researchers today suspect that the absorbent tampons introduce oxygen into the vagina, which is normally an oxygen-free area of the body. | | | The therapy doesn't replace use of antibiotics but works along with it. |
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http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/toxic_shock_syndrome.jsp
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| | K-State veterinarian says awareness, quick action is key to battling canine bacterial disease |
| | At this point, antibiotics and even with aggressive shock therapy are generally not sufficient to save these dogs. | | | At this point, antibiotics and even aggressive shock therapy are generally not sufficient to save these dogs. | | | The lungs were considered the primary site of infections in two of these dogs as their clinical signs were related to respiratory distress and shock. |
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http://www.newss.ksu.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/listtoxicshock11100.html
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| | TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME |
| | Disclaimer: This content is reviewed periodically and is subject to change as new health information becomes available. | | | Many people carry the bacteria in their throat, vagina, or on their skin. | | | Close observation may be needed to help prevent further problems. |
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http://www.metrohealth.org/HI/indexes/WOME3060.htm
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| | Toxic Shock Syndrome |
| | TSS is a systemic illness, which means that it affects the whole body. | | | Research led to better tampons and better habits for using them - such as changing tampons more often. | | | Because it's an illness that is caused by a toxin, many of the body's organ systems are affected. |
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http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/girls/tss.html
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| | Menstruation and Toxic Shock Syndrome |
| | If the TSS has been caused by an infection of a sore or surgery, your doctor may drain the area. | | | To help avoid and lower your risk of TSS, don’t use tampons or alternate between tampons and pads during your period. | | | TSS can affect women and men, adults and children alike although it is thought that those under the age of 30 are more likely to suffer from TSS because their immune systems have yet to develop the appropriate antibodies. |
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| | Postgraduate Medicine: Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome |
| | Arnow and associates (19) reported that they found a TSS-producing strain of S aureus in 16 patients and nurses who had no symptoms, further supporting the concept of host-pathogen interaction. | | | In this article, Drs Issa and Thompson discuss clinical presentation, pathogenesis, treatment, and outcome of staphylococcal TSS. | | | Toxic shock syndrome: clinical and laboratory features in 15 patients. |
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http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/2001/10_01/issa.htm
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| | Shoppers Drug Mart - Health & Wellness |
| | About half of the cases of TSS, however, aren't related to tampon use, but occur after surgery, accidental injury, or childbirth. | | | Cases due to Streptococcus usually arise following surgery, but sometimes a cut, burn, or bruise can be the cause. | | | There is some evidence to suggest that a concentrated preparation of human antibodies (immunoglobulin) may also help and the doctor may choose for this to be given in extreme cases. |
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http://www.mediresource.com/sdm/sdm/english/disease_detail.asp?disease_id=129
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| | TSS |
| | This section will help you learn the facts about TSS: symptoms, remedies, and prevention. | | | But - most importantly, there are actions you can take to reduce the risk of developing it. | | | TSS (toxic shock syndrome) is a rare but serious disease that has been associated with tampon use. |
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| | Toxic shock syndrome - American Institute for Preventive Medicine - HealthWorld Online |
| | Always seek professional medical advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. | | | Never use tampons if you’ve experienced TSS in the past. | | | Though not common, TSS can also occur in persons following surgery, including women who have had cesarean sections. |
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Toxic shock syndrome |
| | Rash followed in 1 or 2 weeks by peeling of the skin, particularly the skin of the palms or soles | | | Calling your health care provider Return to top | | | Antibiotic therapy is also used and in some cases, intravenous immunoglobulin may be required. |
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| | Toxic Shock Syndrome - BC HealthFile #04 |
| | A skin injury, including a wound from surgery, such as nasal surgery. | | | For more information, see BC HealthFile #60 Necrotizing Fasciitis. | | | Inform the health professional that you were using a tampon when the symptoms started. |
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| | Toxic Shock Syndrome- Health Encyclopedia and Reference |
| | You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. | | | TSS is a condition that occurs in association with infections caused by the staphylococcus bacterium. | | | Since it is difficult to completely eradicate the staphylococcus organism from the vagina, up to one-third of these patients have a recurrence of the illness within six months. |
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http://drdean.healthcentral.com/encyclopedia/408/623/Toxic_Shock_Syndrome.html
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| | Toxic Shock Syndrome |
| | Strep TSS most often occurs after childbirth, the flu (influenza), chicken pox, surgery, minor skin cuts or wounds, or injuries that cause bruising but may not break the skin. | | | Since TSS can cause life-threatening complications, you will most likely need treatment in a hospital where your condition can be closely monitored. | | | Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, often life-threatening illness that develops suddenly after an infection and can rapidly affect several different organ systems, including the lungs |
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| | Disease Listing, Toxic Shock Syndrome, Technical Info CDC Bacterial, Mycotic Diseases |
| | TSS has been associated with use of tampons and intravaginal contraceptive devices in women and occurs as a complication of skin abscesses or surgery. | | | Menstruating women, women using barrier contraceptive devices, persons who have undergone nasal surgery, and persons with postoperative staphylococcal wound infections. | | | Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is characterized by sudden onset of fever, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aches and rash. |
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http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/toxicshock_t.htm
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| | Toxic shock syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | The condition, however, can be fatal within hours. | | | Streptococcal Toxic-Shock Syndrome: Spectrum of Disease, Pathogenesis, and New Concepts in Treatment - a 1995 paper on TSS | | | A similar condition, called Toxic Shock Like Syndrome (TSLS), is the result of Streptococcus pyogenes infection. |
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| | Toxic Shock Syndrome |
| | You can reduce your risk of TSS by using pads at night or waking up during the night to change your "regular" tampons. | | | Toxic shock syndrome can be treated and cured with antibiotic treatment. | | | emember, TSS can be treated and cured, but you must get medical attention as quickly as possible! |
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| | Toxic-Shock Syndrome |
| | Of course, clinical trials will be needed to determine the effectiveness of such agonists in treating human TSS. | | | Streptococcal toxic-shock syndrome: Spectrum of disease, pathogenesis, and new concepts in treatment. | | | The various toxins related to TSS and TSLS are structurally homologous to varying degrees. |
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http://www.bio.davidson.edu/courses/Immunology/Students/spring2000/white/Restricted/TSS.html
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| | Toxic Shock Syndrome TSS |
| | If TSS is suspected, hospitalization is recommended, as there is no way of predicting which individuals with early TSS will develop severe medical problems. | | | Tampons may facilitate the infection because their use may cause lacerations and ulcerations of the vaginal wall. | | | Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is an illness caused by rare bacteria which occurs mostly in menstruating women who are using high absorbency tampons. |
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| | Between 15-30% of people carry the organism at any one time. | | | TSS is caused by the common bacterium - staphylococcus aureus - which normally lives harmlessly on the skin in the nose, armpit, groin or vagina. | | | With early diagnosis, TSS can be successfully treated with appropriate antibiotics and supportive medication as necessary. |
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| | If your blood pressure begins to drop (hypotension), you'll need medication to stabilize it and fluids to prevent dehydration. | | | The syndrome may occur because of skin wounds or surgery. | | | Staph bacteria often are present in and on your body and typically cause no problems. |
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| | Toxic Shock Syndrome: A Health Professional's Guide |
| | Streptococcal toxic shock-like syndrome may be clinically indistinguishable from TSS. | | | TSS is an acute, noncontagious systemic illness characterised by high fever, hypotension, rash, multi-organ dysfunction, and cutaneous desquamation during the early convalescent period | | | Accordingly, the author recommends treating suspected TSS patients with clindamycin (900 mg i.v. |
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| | Toxic Shock Syndrome Basics |
| | This organism is one of several related staph bacteria that often cause skin infections in burn victims and hospital patients weakened by surgery. | | | Toxic shock syndrome is a sudden, potentially fatal condition brought on by the release of toxins or poisonous substances from an overgrowth of a bacterium called Staphylococcus aureus, which is commonly found in many women. | | | The reason for this is unclear; however, it means that if you have ever suffered toxic shock, you must be especially alert to the symptoms of its onset so that you can get immediate medical care. |
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| | Toxic Shock Syndrome -Fact Sheet |
| | TSS is now known to be associated with other risk factors such as surgical wounds and childbirth. | | | Toxic Shock Syndrome is a serious illness most often caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and less commonly Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococci) both of which can produce "toxins." TSS was first recognized in 1978 and was later associated with tampon use in adolescents and young menstruating women in the majority of those cases. | | | The clinical case definition includes several categories of symptoms affecting multiple systems in the body. |
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| | Toxic Shock Syndrome. DermNet NZ |
| | In addition, toxic shock syndrome may occur as a complication of other localised or systemic infections such as pneumonia, osteomyelitis, sinusitis, and skin wounds (surgical or burns), where Staphylococcus aureus infections may develop. | | | Toxic shock syndrome is a medical emergency that requires prompt treatment. | | | Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment prevents progression of the disease and possible complications such as heart problems, acute renal failure, adult respiratory distress syndrome and disseminated intravascular coagulation. |
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| | toxic shock syndrome - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about toxic shock syndrome |
| | It is probably more widespread, but because the syndrome has long been believed to affect only teenagers and adults, many cases may have been incorrectly diagnosed. | | | Toxic shock caused by the superbug MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) has been infecting new-born children in Japan since 1995. | | | This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. |
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http://encyclopedia.farlex.com/toxic+shock+syndrome
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| | Toxic Shock Syndrome |
| | Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, life-threatening illness that is caused by toxins (poisons) that circulate in the bloodstream. | | | Bacteria that have infected some part of the body release these toxins. | | | Toxic shock syndrome was first found in children in 1978. |
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| | Toxic Shock Syndrome |
| | TSS does respond to antibiotics, though women with severe TSS may have to be hospitalized to stabilize blood pressure. | | | Less than three cases have been fatal, but it is still important to know the symptoms. | | | There was an outbreak of TSS during the early 1980's with some women who were using super absorbent tampons. |
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| | Healthopedia.com - Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) |
| | Toxic shock syndrome, or TSS, is a rare, potentially life-threatening disorder. | | | You are here : Healthopedia.com > Medical Encyclopedia > Diseases and Conditions > Toxic Shock Syndrome | | | Toxic shock syndrome was first described in children in 1978. |
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| | Understanding Toxic Shock Syndrome -- Symptoms |
| | This illness usually occurs in women while they are menstruating or have just completed a menstrual period; or in a new mother or any recent surgery or burn patient. | | | Pale and clammy skin, signaling a rapid drop in blood pressure; if toxic shock is left untreated at this stage, it will quickly lead to loss of consciousness, cardiac and respiratory failure and death. | | | WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. |
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| | Toxic Shock Syndrome |
| | An unrelated-to-tampon-research study noted that CMC (one of the components in the Rely tampon) was particularly good at filtering toxins made by the Staphylococcus bacteria. | | | A study of a segment of the cases of TSS victims versus a non-TSS tampon-using control group, 71% of the TSS victims used the Rely tampon. | | | Tampons now are a Class Three Medical Device, and absorbancy ratings are standardized. |
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| | Toxic Shock Syndrome is a blood-borne bacterial infection caused by a staph infection. | | | I fthe disease is not treated promptly, it can result in a quick drop in blood pressure (shock) and renal failure. | | | Common symptoms include: fever, chills, vomiting, sore throat, headache and decreased urine output. |
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| | Toxic Shock Syndrome |
| | "Use of Rely-brand tampon may increase risk of TSS more than other brands." | | | Toxin production controlled by Mg (similar to mechanism of Fe control of diphtheria toxin produciton by phage) | | | Phages released from TSS Staph aureus can infect other Staph aureus |
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| | wfrv.com - Toxic Shock Syndrome |
| | A New Generation Of Women May Not Have Gotten The Message. | | | If It's Due To Streptococci, Which Is Less Common, Unfortunately They, The Mortality Rate With That, Uh, Particular Bacteria Is Much Higher." | | | "Your Chances Of Dying Of Toxic Shock With Staph Are About One In Twenty. |
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