What is Toxic shock syndrome?

Toxic shock syndrome: A grave condition occurring predominantly in menstruating womenusing tampons, toxic shock is characterized by a highly toxic state (with sudden high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aching) followed by low blood pressure ( hypotension)which can lead to shock (and death). There may be a rash resembling sunburn with peelingof skin. The Channing Laboratory in Boston under Dr. Edw. Kass discovered that toxic shockwas due to a toxin produced by Staph ( Staphylococcus) aureus bacteria growing underconditions with little or no oxygen. The syndrome occurs rarely in women not using tamponsand in men.