Toxic Shock Syndrome – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods
Juliet Cohen asked: Toxic shock syndrome is a serious but uncommon bacterial infection. Toxic shock syndrome is a rare but potentially serious illness that can develop quickly in anyone – men, women and children. Other risk factors for toxic shock syndrome include skin wounds and surgery. Menstruating women are most susceptible, and it is thought [...]
Toxic Shock Syndrome Information
Juliet Cohen asked: Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a serious but uncommon bacterial infection. It is caused Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria. In rare cases certain strains of these bacteria can produce toxins (poisons) that cause TSS Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, life-threatening illness that is caused by toxins (poisons) that circulate [...]
Toxic Shock Syndrome or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
The American College of Forensic Examiners asked: Many illnesses manifest themselves in similar ways, making it hard for clinicians to diagnose and treat patients accurately; two of these infections are Toxic Shock Syndrome and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. It is important that clinicians, toxicologists, and expert witnesses are able to recognize the possibility of either [...]
Isoniazid Toxicity Treatment Information
Juliet Cohen asked: Isonicotinic acid hydrazide, commonly called isoniazid (INH), is an antimicrobial agent that was used to treat tuberculosis (TB). The toxic response of the body to the substance, perhaps by allergic reaction or overdose. Inuits and American Indians are at increased risk of tuberculosis and, subsequently, INH toxicity. Acute toxicity can occur in [...]
Toxic Shock Syndrome – Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Juliet Cohen asked: Streptococcal toxic-shock syndrome is defined group A streptococcal infection. It is associated with the early onset of shock and organ failure. It can be caused by one of two different types of bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. This bactria affects the whole body. Staphylococcus can produce toxins. In some people whose [...]
