Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
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Toxic Shock Syndrome, otherwise known as TSS, is a systemic infection that is associated with the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus [1]. S. aureus exists as part of the human body’s normal bacteria, and does not cause infection since most people develop antibodies against the bacteria. Infection can be result in people that have not developed these antibodies, or may develop in people that have another infection if the bacteria is introduced [2]. If fact, S. aureus is the cause of many nosocomial infections [3].
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