Archive: Posts Tagged ‘Syndrome’

Toxic Shock Syndrome Information

No comments December 6th, 2009

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a serious but uncommon bacterial infection. It is caused Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria. In rare cases certain strains of these bacteria can produce toxins (poisons) that cause TSS Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, life-threatening illness that is caused by toxins (poisons) that circulate in the bloodstream. There are probably around 40 cases of TSS per year in the UK. Toxic shock syndrome is a rare illness. . In some people Read more

Toxic Shock Syndrome or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?

No comments December 5th, 2009

Many illnesses manifest themselves in similar ways, making it hard for clinicians to diagnose and treat patients accurately; two of these infections are Toxic Shock Syndrome and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. It is important that clinicians, toxicologists, and expert witnesses are able to recognize the possibility of either of these infections and their overlapping symptoms. There is such an overlap that misdiagnosis of one infection for the other must be carefully guarded against and Read more

Toxic Shock Syndrome – Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

No comments December 5th, 2009

Streptococcal toxic-shock syndrome is defined group A streptococcal infection. It is associated with the early onset of shock and organ failure. It can be caused by one of two different types of bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. This bactria affects the whole body. Staphylococcus can produce toxins. In some people whose bodies can’t fight these toxins, the immune system reacts. Most often STSS appears after streptococcus bacteria have invaded areas of Read more