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
with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Streptococcus pyogenes infections. People at risk are those of who continuously use tampons during menstruation for an excessive amount of time. Aside from that, it can also become abrupt from childbirth, abortion, open cuts or burns, a victim of recent surgery, or having a viral infection such as the influenza or chicken pox. This syndrome can progress rapidly into shock, which is commonly known to reduce the blood flow through the body. Additionally, if this infection goes untreated, it can lead to sepsis in the blood, renal failure, liver failure, heart failure, or even death (Taylor, 2015).