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Toxic Shock Toxic Shock SyndromeSyndrome
Staphyloccocal &
Streptococcal Origins
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What is TSS?
Toxic shock syndrome (commonly referred to as TSS).
Rare, potentially life threatening disorder.
Occurs when toxins made by certain types of bacteria (S.aureus) are released into the bloodstream.
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What Causes TSS?
Staphylococcus Aureus
Bacterium Clusters Spherical
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What is going on in the body?
First described in children in 1978 Experts quickly realized that TSS
happened more often among women who used super absorbent tampons during their period.
The moist, humid environment of the vagina allows the bacteria to grow and produce high levels of toxins.
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What are the signs and Symptoms? Usually starts suddenly and develops
quickly.
Symptoms may include the following….
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Signs and Symptoms
Fever Confusion Diarrhea Dizziness or fainting Headaches Pelvic Pain Sore throat
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More Signs and Symptoms
Sunburn like rash anywhere on the body, but usually on the soles of the hands and feet.
Vomiting Photophobia-discomfort
looking @ light. Myalgia-aching muscles Low blood pressure
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Causes and Risks Having recently
delivered a baby. Recently had surgery Leaving a diaphragm or
cervical cap in for 36 hrs. Or longer.
Wearing the same tampon for longer than 8 hours.
Also been reported in those following nasal surgery or use of nasal packing for a nose bleed. (Rare)
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Prevention
Alternate tampons with pads every other day during the heaviest flow.
Avoid or minimize use of superabsorbant tampons.
Change tampons every 6-8 hrs. Use pads while sleeping.
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More Prevention
Wash hands regularly Change dressings to wounds at least
every day Keep area clean and dry Practice aseptic technique
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How is it diagnosed? History and Physical exam Blood C/X (cultures) CBC (complete blood
count) Kidney Function tests Liver Function tests Spinal Tap Throat cultures U/A (urinalysis) Vaginal C/X (cultures) for
S. aureus
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Treatment
Aggressive Therapy IV Antibiotics Blood Transfusions Corticosteroids Electrolyte
replacements B/P meds Ventilator if lungs
are damaged
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Long Term Effects or those that increase mortality rate. Disseminated intravascular coagulation
or DIC (uncontrollable bleeding) About 30% get it again within 3 months
of the first diagnoses. Irreversible shock Severe lung damage
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Survivor
13 y/o Swimmer Appeared as a bad
flu or cold Still having problems
to this day
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STSS (Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome)
Same thing as TSS it’s just an infection of a surgical wound.
Tissue may become necrotic and Dr.’s may need to perform debridement (removal of dead tissue)
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Thanks and Have a Great Day!
Sources: Discovery Health.com
CDC Kotex.com