Toxic Shock Syndrome
Symptoms of toxic shock syndrome
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The symptoms of TSS start suddenly and getworse quickly.
Symptoms can include:
- a high temperature (fever) of 39C (102.2F) or above
- flu-like symptoms , such as a Headaches , chills, muscle aches, a sore throat and a cough
- feeling and being sick
- diarrhoea
- awidespread sunburn -like rash
- the whites of the eyes, lips and tongue turning a bright red
- dizziness or fainting
- breathing difficulties
- confusion
- drowsiness
Sometimes you may also have a wound on your skin where the bacteria got into your body, but this isn't always there and it may not look infected.
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Causes of toxic shock syndrome
TSS iscaused by either Staphylococcus or Streptococcus bacteria. Thesebacteria normally live harmlessly on the skin, nose or mouth, but if they get deeper into the body they can release toxins that d
Introduction
Find out what toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is, what the symptoms are, how it happens and how to reduce your chances of getting it.
Preventing toxic shock syndrome
The following measures can help reduce your risk of TSS: treat wounds and burns quickly and get medical advice if you develop signs of an infection, such as swelling, redness and increasing pain al
Symptoms of toxic shock syndrome
The symptoms of TSS start suddenly and getworse quickly. Symptoms can include: a high temperature (fever) of 39C (102.2F) or above flu-like symptoms , such as a Headaches , chills, muscle aches,
Treatment for toxic shock syndrome
If you have TSS, you'll need to be admitted to hospital and may need to be treated in an intensive care unit . Treatmentmay involve: antibiotics to treat the infection in some cases, pooled immu
When to get medical advice
TSS is a medical emergency. While these symptoms could be due an illness other than TSS, it's important to contact your GP, local out of hours service or NHS 111 as soon as possible if you have a co
