Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) has been used to treat toxic shock syndrome due to its ability to neutralize superantigens. However, clinical benefits of such treatment in staphylococcal toxic ...

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a major cause of skin and soft tissue infections that can sometimes lead to sepsis and ...

Toxic Shock Syndrome or TSS is a rare yet severe bacterial infection that might be life-threatening if left untreated. It is caused by the bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, that normally thrives on ...

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome from group A streptococcal disease is rare in the postpartum period, yet it is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and treatment can ...

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a major cause of skin and soft tissue infections that can sometimes lead to sepsis and ...

A mum named Lou Harvey-Smith, from Suffolk, is speaking out about how her now 3-year-old son Reuben contracted the deadly infection Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) - and how its misdiagnosis had serious ...

“It is a pathogen in dire need of control because it causes significant morbidity and mortality not just in the United States ...

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Here's what you should know. Can wearing a tampon while you sleep cause toxic shock syndrome? It's rare. But using more absorbent tampons or leaving them in for too long can raise your risk of ...

Cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, or STSS, have hit a record high in Japan. The bacterial infection develops rapidly and can be fatal. STSS is caused mainly by the "group A ...

The number of patients with fulminant streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) has exceeded 1,000 since January, which can cause necrosis and has a high fatality rate. This exceeds last year ...

Using cotton wool or any other object to absorb menstrual flow during sex is not a recommended or healthy practice. Here's why: 1. Infections: Inserting foreign objects into the vagina can introduce ...