toxic shock syndrome
Bacterial blood poisoning
Toxic shock syndrome is a rare, potentially fatal bacterial infection that progresses rapidly with high fever, rash, and organ failure.
It became widely known in the 1980s when cases were linked to highly absorbent tampons, though it can result from any bacterial infection—surgical wounds, skin injuries, or childbirth.
She was hospitalized with toxic shock syndrome.
Internal menstrual absorbents
- menstruationMonthly uterine bleeding
- superabsorbentExceptionally capable of soaking
- mensesMonthly uterine bleeding
- menstrual cupsInsertable silicone period collectors
cervical cap · diaphragm · contraceptive sponge · period products · menstrual hygiene
Spherical bacteria in chains
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
- toxemiaPoisoned blood condition
- bacteremiaPathogens present in bloodstream
- colonizationForeign territorial takeover
virulence · pathogen · group A strep · staph infection · endotoxins · cytokine storm · immune response
Formal entry into medical care
- intensive careSpecialized treatment for severe illness
- life-threateningRisking death
- resuscitationRestoring vital functions
- critical conditionSeverely ill, unstable medically
organ failure · vasopressors · ventilator · renal failure · respiratory distress · aggressive treatment · mortality
Elevated body temperature
- hypotensionAbnormally reduced arterial pressure
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
muscle aches · confusion · peeling skin · red eyes · disorientation · fatigue · headache · chills
Practices maintaining cleanliness
- wound careTreatment of bodily injuries
- prophylaxisPreventive medical treatment
- educationSystematic development of mind
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
hand washing · sterile technique · warning signs · product labeling · risk reduction
Pathogens colonizing injured tissue
- post-surgicalFollowing a medical operation
- burnsHeat-caused tissue damage
- skin infectionDisease affecting outer tissue
- cellulitisSubcutaneous bacterial infection
tampons
Internal menstrual absorbents
- menstruationMonthly uterine bleeding
- superabsorbentExceptionally capable of soaking
- mensesMonthly uterine bleeding
menstrual cups · cervical cap · diaphragm · contraceptive sponge · period products · menstrual hygiene
streptococcus
Spherical bacteria in chains
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
- toxemiaPoisoned blood condition
- bacteremiaPathogens present in bloodstream
colonization · virulence · pathogen · group A strep · staph infection · endotoxins · cytokine storm · immune response
hospitalization
Formal entry into medical care
- intensive careSpecialized treatment for severe illness
- life-threateningRisking death
- resuscitationRestoring vital functions
critical condition · organ failure · vasopressors · ventilator · renal failure · respiratory distress · aggressive treatment · mortality
fever
Elevated body temperature
- hypotensionAbnormally reduced arterial pressure
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
diarrhea · muscle aches · confusion · peeling skin · red eyes · disorientation · fatigue · headache · chills · malaise
hygiene
Practices maintaining cleanliness
- wound careTreatment of bodily injuries
- prophylaxisPreventive medical treatment
- educationSystematic development of mind
awareness · hand washing · sterile technique · warning signs · product labeling · risk reduction
wound infection
Pathogens colonizing injured tissue
- post-surgicalFollowing a medical operation
- burnsHeat-caused tissue damage
- skin infectionDisease affecting outer tissue
cellulitis · abscesses · childbirth · sinusitis · skin grafts
- bacterial infectionsanthrax, botulism, cholera, diphtheria, lockjaw
- shocksanaphylaxis, electroshock, aftershock
- Sepsissepsis, septicemia, blood poisoning, bacteremia, toxemia
- genital infectionschlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes, genital warts
toxic shock syndromelocalized infection
Contained pathogenic invasion
boil · carbuncle · cellulitis · abscess · wound infection
toxic shock syndromeperfect health
Complete physical wellbeing
full health · wellness · robust health · clean bill of health · good health
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