toxic shock syndrome
noun
variants:
or less commonly toxic shock
Definition of toxic shock syndrome
: an acute disease that is characterized by fever, diarrhea, nausea, diffuse erythema, and shock, that is associated especially with the presence of a bacterium (Staphylococcus aureus), and that occurs especially in menstruating females using tampons
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Thomas Cook, the travel company, said that high levels of E. coli and staphylococcus bacteria, which can cause toxic shock syndrome, were found at the hotel where the couple stayed. — Elizabeth Llorente, Fox News, "When dream vacations turn into tragedies: Many deaths at popular resorts remain mysteries," 12 June 2019 However, researchers still aren’t sure if menstrual cups are any better at preventing toxic shock syndrome than alternative period products. — Christina Oehler, Health.com, "Research Shows That Menstrual Cups Can Cause Toxic Shock Syndrome—Here’s How to Prevent That," 17 July 2019 In sixth grade, body care lessons include the use of menstrual products and defining toxic shock syndrome. — Lily Altavena, azcentral, "Sex ed in Arizona: How does it work? What are schools allowed to teach?," 24 June 2019 Purdy, a bronze-medalist snowboarder, lost both her legs after contracting Neisseria meningitis, a bacterial infection similar to toxic shock syndrome (TSS). — Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com, "Lauren Wasser Has Her Second Leg Amputated: 'Life Is Only Going to Get Better'," 16 Jan. 2018 Thomas Cook, the travel company, said last week that high levels of E. coli and staphylococcus bacteria, which can cause toxic shock syndrome, were found at the hotel where the couple stayed. — Katherine Lam, Fox News, "E. coli killed British couple found dead in Egypt hotel, officials say," 12 Sep. 2018 Wasser lost her right leg in 2012 after being nearly killed by toxic shock syndrome (TSS), a condition that impacts hundreds of women each year, and later had her left leg amputated in 2017 due to complications from gangrene. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "How Lauren Wasser, Fashion’s Girl With the Golden Legs, Made a Triumphant Return," 13 Sep. 2018 But sometimes this bacteria can produce the toxins that lead to toxic shock syndrome, according to the Mayo Clinic. — Korin Miller, SELF, "Can I Really Not Sleep With a Tampon in During My Period?," 23 Jan. 2018 Lewis was reportedly diagnosed with toxic shock syndrome, blood poisoning and flesh-eating disease. — Alexandria Hein, Fox News, "Dad who lost lips, limbs to horrifying infection gets new mouth made from shoulder skin, tattoo," 4 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'toxic shock syndrome.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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