Different bacterial toxins may cause toxic shock syndrome. The causative bacteria include Staphylococcus aureus, where TSS is caused by enterotoxin type B or TSST-1, and Streptococcus pyogenes, where it is caused by streptococcal pyogenic exotoxins. Streptococcal TSS is sometimes referred to as toxic shock-like syndrome (TSLS) or streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS).
Most people (about 70% â 80%) with an acute Hepatitis C infection do not experience any symptoms or show signs of the infection. If Hepatitis C symptoms do occur, they usually appear within two weeks to six months after being exposed to the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). If you do develop symptoms related to Hepatitis C, theyâre generally mild and flu-like and may include: Feeling very tired.
Recent studies have shown that hepatitis C virus can survive outside the body and still transmit infection for 16 hours, but not longer than four days. This answer should not be considered medical advice... This answer should not be considered medical advice and should not take the place of a doctorâs visit.