Essay On Toxic Shock Syndrome

When people think toxic shock syndrome they often automatically think women and tampons, but in reality it can affect men, children, and postmenopausal women. Toxic shock syndrome is rare, but it is also life threatening. It often results from complications of types of bacterial infections such as toxins from Staphylococcus aureus or group A streptococcus bacteria. Toxic shock syndrome is associated with having viral infections, having cuts or burns on the skin, having recent surgery, using contraceptive sponges, diaphragms, or superabsorbent tampons. Toxic shock syndrome can progress rapidly, and therefore should not be taken lightly. Complications from it include shock, renal failure, and death. There is not a test for toxic shock syndrome, but blood or urine samples may be taken to check for the presence of staph or strep. Also the swabbing of the vagina, cervix, or throat may occur for laboratory analysis. A doctor may also order a CT scan, chest X-ray, or lumbar puncture to see the extent of the illness since toxic shock syndrome affect multiple organs. It is likely a person will be hospitalized if they develop
This has reduced the occurrence of toxic shock syndrome in menstruating women. The tampons sold in the United States have new designs and materials. The Food and Drug administration require the manufacturers put guidelines for standard measurements and absorbency on the boxes. The labels also give warnings about toxic shock syndrome and offer information on how to avoid the syndrome. Using the lowest absorbency tampon, changing then at least every eight hours, and alternating between pads will help prevent the occurrence of Toxic shock syndrome. It is important to remember Toxic shock syndrome can reoccur and if a person has had it or a serious staph or strep infection they should not use