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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for Toxic shock syndrome
  1. Sepsis (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is sepsis? Sepsis is your body's overactive and extreme response to an infection. Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency. Without quick treatment, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/sepsis.html - Health Topics
  2. Staphylococcal Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the heart chambers and valves. Food poisoning. Pneumonia. Toxic shock syndrome (TSS), a life-threatening condition caused by ... also have chest pain and shortness of breath. Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) causes high fever, sudden low blood ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/staphylococcalinfections.html - Health Topics
  3. Streptococcal Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... rash on the body. Impetigo - a skin infection Toxic shock syndrome Cellulitis and necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating disease) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/streptococcalinfections.html - Health Topics
  4. Shock (National Library of Medicine)  
    Shock happens when not enough blood and oxygen can get to your organs and tissues. It causes very low blood pressure and may be life-threatening. It often ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/shock.html - Health Topics
  5. Menstruation (National Library of Medicine)  
    Menstruation, or period, is normal vaginal bleeding that occurs as part of a woman's monthly cycle. Every month, your body prepares for pregnancy. If no pregnancy ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/menstruation.html - Health Topics
  6. Pneumonia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... It is serious and can lead to septic shock. Lung abscesses, which are collections of pus in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pneumonia.html - Health Topics