Diabetes is an example of an endocrine disease that can cause a person to experience impotence. Diabetes affects the bodyâs ability to utilize the hormone insulin. One of the side effects associated with chronic diabetes is nerve damage. This affects penis sensations.
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) is a severe illness associated with invasive or non-invasive group A streptococcal (Streptococcus pyogenes) infection. STSS may occur with infection at any site, but most often occurs in association with infection of a cutaneous lesion.
A Zoonotic Form of Strep. A strep infection that both humans and dogs can contract is called streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. Symptoms of this frequently fatal zoonotic (a disease that both people and animals can contract) condition include high fever, cough, shock and clotting abnormalities.