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Stoxic Shock Syndrome
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a systemic illness that is commonly known as an inflammatory response syndrome that has been linked to the presence of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes (also called group A Streptococcus [GAS]) infection or Clostridium sordellii infection. The most common infection to occur is Staphylococcus aureus. This syndrome is commonly correlated with menstruation and the over usage of tampons and especially “super absorbency” tampons. It is also affiliated with postoperative wounds and contraception barrier devices that can collect microorganisms such as Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. The Streptococcal form is also commonly abbreviated, STSS. The non-menstrual syndrome is commonly associated
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