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toxic shock

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1. toxic shock, toxic shock syndrome, TSSnoun

   syndrome resulting from a serious acute (sometimes fatal) infection associated with the presence of staphylococcus; characterized by fever and diarrhea and nausea and diffuse erythema and shock; occurs especially in menstruating women using highly absorbent tampons

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1. toxic shock

   Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a condition caused by bacterial toxins. Symptoms may include fever, rash, skin peeling, and low blood pressure. There may also be symptoms related to the specific underlying infection such as mastitis, osteomyelitis, necrotising fasciitis, or pneumonia.TSS is typically caused by bacteria of the Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylococcus aureus type, though others may also be involved. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is sometimes referred to as toxic-shock-like syndrome (TSLS). The underlying mechanism involves the production of superantigens during an invasive streptococcus infection or a localized staphylococcus infection. Risk factors for the staphylococcal type include the use of very absorbent tampons, skin lesions in young children characterized by fever, low blood pressure, rash, vomiting and/or diarrhea, and multiorgan failure. Diagnosis is typically based on symptoms.Treatment includes intravenous fluids, antibiotics, incision and drainage of any abscesses, and possibly intravenous immunoglobulin. The need for rapid removal of infected tissue via surgery in those with a streptococcal cause, while commonly recommended, is poorly supported by the evidence. Some recommend delaying surgical debridement. The overall risk of death is about 50% in streptococcal disease, and 5% in staphylococcal disease. Death may occur within 2 days.In the United States, streptococcal TSS occurs in about 3 per 100,000 per year, and staphylococcal TSS in about 0.5 per 100,000 per year. The condition is more common in the developing world. It was first described in 1927. Due to the association with very absorbent tampons, these products were removed from sale.

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1. toxic shock

   Toxic shock syndrome is a rare, life-threatening complication caused by certain types of bacterial infections such as Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. It often results from toxins produced by these bacteria. Symptoms may include high fever, rash, low blood pressure, vomiting, diarrhea, and potentially organ failure. It initially gained public attention in the 1980s through its association with tampon usage, but can affect anyone, of any age and gender. Prompt medical treatment is crucial to reduce the risk of life-threatening complications.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of toxic shock in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

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   The numerical value of toxic shock in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of toxic shock in a Sentence

1. Moshe Arditi:

   This new entity has some similarities to Kawasaki disease, but there are a lot more features that are consistent with toxic shock syndrome, such as multi-organ system involvement and severe abdominal involvement with diarrhea.

2. Andrew Cuomo:

   We are not so sure that is the fact anymore. Toddler, elementary school children are presenting symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease or toxic shock-like syndrome, it's very possible that this has been going on for several weeks and it hasn't been diagnosed as related to COVID.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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