What is Toxic shock syndrome?
{{no sources}} '''Toxic shock syndrome''' or '''TSS''' is a non-common, deadly infection caused by [[toxin|toxins]] from [[bacteria]]. Toxic shock syndrome is usually caused by ''[[Staphylococcus]]'' bacteria, but it can also be caused by ''[[Streptococcus]]'' bacteria. ==Symptoms== Symptoms of toxic shock syndrome can show up suddenly. The disease can be very deadly. The symptoms are different when it is caused by different bacteria. When it is caused by ''[[Staphylococcus aureus]]'', the symptoms are generally high [[fever]], [[Hypotension|low blood pressure]], [[confusion]], and [[malaise]]. If the disease is not treated, someone with toxic shock syndrome caused by ''Staphylococcus aureus'' can go into a [[coma]]. When toxic shock syndrome is caused by ''[[Streptococcus pyogenes]]'', it usually is a [[rash]] that was already there getting worse. People with toxic shock syndrome caused by ''Streptococcus pyogenes'' have [[pain]] where the rash is, then the following symptoms happen very quickly: The [[Symptom|symptoms]] of toxic shock syndrome include: *A high [[fever]] that starts quickly *Low blood pressure *[[Vomit|Vomiting]] or [[diarrhea]] *A rash that looks like a [[sunburn]], mostly on the palms of the hand and soles of the feet *[[Confusion]] *[[Muscle pain]] *Redness of the [[Eye|eyes]], [[mouth]], and [[throat]] *[[Seizure|Seizures]] *[[Headache|Headaches]] ==Causes== Toxic shock syndrome can be caused by many things. The most common reasons are injuries to the [[skin]] that allow bacteria to get into the bloodstream, and [[Toxic shock syndrome#Tampons and toxic shock syndrome|tampons]]. ==Treatment== Many people with toxic shock syndrome have to stay in the [[hospital]]. If it is very bad, they might have to go to the [[intensive care|intensive care unit]]. If the reason that they have toxic shock syndrome is because of tampon use, doctors will make sure that they take the tampon out. If the reason that they have toxic shock syndrome is an [[injury]] (an [[abscess]] or other [[i