COVID-19 May Trigger Rare Complication In Children
As COVID-19 continues to spread, there is growing evidence that children may be vulnerable to a rare but serious complication triggered by the infection that has features of Kawasaki disease and toxic shock syndrome. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - May 14, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
At least 3 N.Y. youths die from illness possibly linked to COVID-19
Dozens of cases of "pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome" are reporting some symptoms similar to Kawasaki Disease and toxic shock syndrome (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - May 11, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Increased number of reported cases of novel presentation of multi-system inflammatory disease: A statement from the Paediatric Intensive Care Society, Paediatric Intensive Care Society
NHS England highlighted a small rise in the number of cases of critically ill children presenting with an unusual clinical picture. Many of these children tested positive for COVID-19, some had not. The alert indicated “the cases have in common overlapping features of toxic shock syndrome and atypical Kawasaki disease with blood parameters consistent with severe COVID-19 in children. Abdominal pain and gastrointestinal symptoms have been a common feature as has cardiac inflammation " . (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - April 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Toxic Shock Syndrome
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Source: eMedicineHealth.com - April 27, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Mother has to have both her feet AMPUTATED after a menstrual cup gave her an infection
Sandrine Graneau from Loire-Atlantique in western France, suffered from toxic shock syndrome after leaving the cup in for 'several hours' and had to spend three weeks in intensive care last April. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 21, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Girl, eight, left fighting for life after deadly bacterial infection misdiagnosed as a nut allergy
Gabriella Bondi, from Colorado, started experiencing severe dry skin last August. Medics assumed it was a mild allergic reaction but it turned out to be toxic shock syndrome. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 1, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What happens if a tampon gets stuck?
Although it can seem worrying, having a tampon stuck in the vagina is not usually harmful. However, leaving it in for too long can increase the risk of infection or toxic shock syndrome. Learn more here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 27, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Women's Health / Gynecology Source Type: news
Mother-of-three, 37, loses fingers, toes and right leg after developing a bacterial infection
Alecia Kennen, 37, of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, developed toxic shock syndrome after a rug burn on her shoulder in June 2015 was infected with group A Streptococcus bacteria. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 20, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Husband who lost his wife to toxic shock syndrome warns of coil
Max Manikhouth, 34, a former machine operator from Dallas, lost Cindy, 32, on July 15th 2018, after she contracted an irreversible infection in her contraceptive coil, causing toxic shock syndrome. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 31, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A Better Way to Manage Your Period? Try the Menstrual Cup, Scientists Say
The reusable, bell-like devices unfold in the vagina to stanch menstrual flow. They are as effective as sanitary pads and tampons, according to a new analysis — and less expensive. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - July 16, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Roni Caryn Rabin Tags: Menstruation Women and Girls Vagina Cervix Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) Reproduction (Biological) Infections your-feed-science Yale University Great Britain Source Type: news
Different bacteria use same cell surface molecule to invade tissue and promote infection
(University of Iowa Health Care) A new study identifies a single molecule as a key entry point used by two types of dangerous bacteria to break through cellular barriers and cause disease. The findings, published March 19 in the journal mBio, suggest that blocking the interaction between the molecule, known as CD40, and bacteria may represent a universal strategy for preventing life-threatening illnesses, including toxic shock syndrome. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - March 19, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
30-year-old former gymnast forced to have two limbs amputated after developing toxic shock syndrome
Anna Norquist, 30, is a former gymnast from Indiana who suddenly developed toxic shock syndrome and has had to have her left leg and right arm amputated in order to save her life. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 20, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Make-up artist, 33, nearly dies after developing toxic shock syndrome from an organic tampon
Kristina Makris, 33, of Massachusetts, spent months in hospital when she developed TSS from an organic tampon while on a health kick. Medics think the different product triggered her reaction. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 30, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
MA woman reveals how she developed deadly toxic shock syndrome
Amanda Stanley, 37, of Massachusetts, was left fighting for her life after a small piece of tampon left inside her caused the potentially deadly bacterial infection, toxic shock syndrome. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 26, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mother-of-two left 24 hours from death after contracting Toxic Shock Syndrome
Amanda Stanley, 37, of Massachusetts, was left fighting for her life after a small piece of tampon left inside her caused the potentially deadly bacterial infection, toxic shock syndrome. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 26, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
