THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

OVARIES AND FALLOPIAN TUBES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If a female leaves a tampon in too long a rare but sometimes fatal bacterial illness could occur. This illness is known as
A
Chicken pox
B
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
C
Old tampon syndrome (OTS
D
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Summary. Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare and potentially life-threatening illness that is thought to be caused by infection with certain types of bacteria. Women who have their period (are menstruating) are most at risk of getting TSS, as it is thought to be associated with tampon use.

Detailed explanation-2: -A sudden high fever. Low blood pressure. Vomiting or diarrhea. A rash resembling a sunburn, particularly on your palms and soles.

Detailed explanation-3: -It’s caused by the release of toxins from an overgrowth of bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus, or staph, which is found in many women’s bodies. Toxic shock syndrome affects menstruating women, especially those who use super-absorbent tampons.

Detailed explanation-4: -What causes toxic shock syndrome? TSS is typically caused by one of two types of bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus (commonly called “staph”) and Streptococcus pyogenes (commonly called “strep”). These bacteria are common in our bodies and do not usually cause problems.

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