Toxic Shock Syndrome

Question 1

What are the symptoms of toxic shock syndrome?

Answer 1

can come on quickly
high temperature
muscle aches
raised rash
flu-like symptoms

Question 2

What can trigger a toxic shock syndrome?

Answer 2

tampons or menstrual cups
infected cut or wound
vaginal birth or c-section
increased chance if you have had it before

Question 3

What organisms can cause toxic shock syndrome?

Answer 3

staphylococcus aureus
streptococcus pyrogens
clostridium sordenilli