For Toxic Shock Syndrome we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Contraception, Female Health, Medical, Microbiology and Sexual Health.

Toxic Shock Syndrome (Contraception)

A serious infection that occurs most often in young women who use tampons during their periods and do not change them often enough. Leaving a contraceptive like the diaphragm or cervical cap in the vagina for too long can also cause it.

Toxic Shock Syndrome (Female Health)

A serious illness that may be due to toxins produced by bacteria in the vagina; click here for more information

Toxic Shock Syndrome (Medical)

A life-threatening condition caused by a staphylococci toxin

Toxic Shock Syndrome (Microbiology)

Acute shock resulting from host response to an exotoxin produced by Staphylococcus aureus.

Toxic Shock Syndrome (Sexual Health)

A rare but very dangerous overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina. Symptoms include vomiting, high fever, diarrhea, and a sunburn-type rash.

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