toxic shock syndrome

“A very bad experience” Maura Higgins has opened up about her near-death experience when she suffered from toxic shock syndrome (TSS) after she got a tampon stuck for three months. While TSS is quite rare, it can be a life-threatening condition as it is caused by bacteria getting into the body and releasing harmful toxins. […]

4 years ago

A toddler in the UK is recovering after a scratch from the family cat ended in a case of toxic shock syndrome. Three-year-old Lilanna Batstone became infected while playing with her pet cat at home when she had the chicken pox. The cat is thought to have scratched one of the little girl’s spots. Later that […]

9 years ago