Toxic Shock Syndrome Information: Video Series

Toxic shock syndrome is not generally caused by having sex, though it could theoretically occur if a tampon or contraceptive sponge were left in after having sex. Find out the usual causes of toxic shock syndrome, such as leaving a tampon in too long, with information from a doctor in this free video on toxic shock syndrome.

The complications caused by toxic shock syndrome include fever, low blood pressure, neurological symptoms and multi-organ system failure. Identify signs of TSS, such as chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath and blood in the urine, with facts from a doctor in this free video on toxic shock syndrome.

Men make up 50 percent of the toxic shock syndrome patients in the world due to bacteria from infections secreting toxins. Find out why toxic shock syndrome from tampon use is not the only cause of the illness with tips from a doctor in this free video on toxic shock syndrome.

Toxic shock syndrome spreads throughout the body when toxins spread outside the blood vessels into cellular spaces, causing inflammation throughout the body and low blood pressure. Discover how bacterias secrete super antigens that cause an immune response in the body with information from a doctor in this free video on toxic shock syndrome.

Toxic shock syndrome is a very serious condition caused by a variety of different infections that can be life threatening if it is not treated properly. Identify the signs of toxic shock syndrome, including fever, low blood pressure and a skin rash, with help from a doctor in this free video on toxic shock syndrome.

Prevent toxic shock syndrome by getting antibiotics for bacterial infections, taking care of skin infections and avoiding leaving foreign objects in the vagina. Keep certain types of bacteria from secreting deadly toxins with advice from a doctor in this free video on toxic shock syndrome.

Treatment for toxic shock syndrome often includes supportive care for hypotension, antibiotics, infection debridement and the removal of foreign objects from the vagina. Contact a doctor immediately if TSS is suspected using information from a doctor in this free video on toxic shock syndrome.

Common toxic shock syndrome symptoms include fever, low blood pressure, skin rash, diarrhea and neurological symptoms. Identify serious symptoms of TSS, such as seizures, chest pain and blood in the urine, with help from a doctor in this free video on toxic shock syndrome.

The cause of toxic shock syndrome is most often the presence of a bacteria called staphylococcus aureus, generally caused by infections. Learn about the other bacteria that can secrete the toxins that cause toxic shock syndrome with information from a doctor in this free video on toxic shock syndrome.

Toxic shock syndrome is the manifestation of a toxin that comes from a bacteria that can cause an inflammatory and immune response in the body. Identify the symptoms of toxic shock syndrome, including low blood pressure, fever and skin rash, with facts from a doctor in this free video on toxic shock syndrome.