Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is an uncommon, but potentially serious condition that occurs when poisonous substances produced by certain bacteria enter the bloodstream. Originally seen in the 1970s after the introduction of a super-absorbent tampon, women across North America experienced symptoms, such as high fever, vomiting, low blood pressure, diarrhea, and a rash resembling sunburn. Here you will find information on toxic shock syndrome, specifically its symptoms, prevention, and more.
Recommended Resources
The Access Medicine web site provides information about Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS); complete with details about its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
http://www.accessmedicine.com/search/searchAMResultImg.aspx?rootterm=toxic+shock+syndrome&rootID=34027&searchType=1
AOL Health - Toxic Shock Syndrome
The AOL Health web site provides information about Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) that can develop suddenly after a bacterial infection.
http://www.aolhealth.com/conditions/toxic-shock-syndrome
BBC Health - Toxic Shock Syndrome
The BBC Health web site provides information and other resources for Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) which can develop quickly in anyone, not just tampon users.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/onelife/body_mind/girls_bodies/toxic_shock_syndrome/
CNN.com provides information about Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS); complete with details about the 1980 outbreak of Toxic Shock Syndrome that mostly involved tampon users.
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00221.html
The DermNet NZ web site provides a comprehensive fact sheet for Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS); from the New Zealand Dermatological Society.
http://dermnetnz.org/bacterial/toxic-shock-syndrome.html
The Health Canada web site provides information about tampon use and its link to Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS); complete with guidelines for proper tampon use to prevent TSS.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/prod/tampons-eng.php
Health Central - Toxic Shock Syndrome
The Health Central web site provides information and other resources for the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of Toxic Shock Syndrome.
http://www.healthcentral.com/encyclopedia/408/623.html
Health Insite: Toxic Shock Syndrome
This web site provides information about Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) which is caused by one of two different types of streptococcal bacteria.
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Toxic_Shock_Syndrome/
The Mama's Health web site provides information about the causes, treatment, and symptoms of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS).
http://www.mamashealth.com/syndrome/toxicstss.asp
The Medical Criteria web site provides information about Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) which is caused by any Group A streptococcal bacteria infection.
http://www.medicalcriteria.com/criteria/inf_stss.htm
MedlinePlus - Toxic Shock Syndrome
MedlinePlus - Toxic Shock Syndrome http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000653.htm The MedlinePlus web site provides information and other resources for the causes, risks, complications, prevention, and treatment of Toxic Shock Syndrome.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000653.htm
The Menstruation Australia web site provides information about Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS); including what is it, how to avoid it and what to do about it.
http://www.menstruation.com.au/periodpages/tss.html
Merck.com provides information and other resources for Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS); complete with a comprehensive list of symptoms for the condition.
http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/sec14/ch171/ch171e.html
MSCHONY, the Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York, provides information on Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
http://www.childrensnyp.org/mschony/P02550.html
The National Health Service (NHS) provides information about Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), specifically its causes and treatment available in the United Kingdom.
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Toxic-shock-syndrome/
The Science Daily web site provides an informative article about Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS); complete with details for prevention, as well as treatment.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/t/toxic_shock_syndrome.htm
Tampon Alert is a non-profit organisation dedicated to exposing the dangers of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) and its relationship to inappropriate tampon use.
http://www.tamponalert.org.uk/
Toxic Shock Syndrome - Symptoms and Treatment Fact Sheet
This web site provides an informative fact sheet for Toxic Shock Syndrome; including its symptoms and treatment for this condition.
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/toxic_shock_syndrome.html
The Toxic Shock Syndrome Australia web site provides Australians with detailed information on TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome) and its connection to tampon usage.
http://www.toxicshock.org.au/
The Women's Health web site provides information about the relationship between tampon use and Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS).
http://www.womens-health.co.uk/tss.html
