How does toxic shock syndrome even work?
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Bacteria colonize a foreign object left inside a body cavity for too long, classically a tampon. These bacteria release a toxin that causes a whole host of problems for the person in question
I believe it’s when a poison enters the bloodstream and the body’s immune system overacts, causing the blood vessels to dilate (open wider), resulting in a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
The term often refers to toxins released by staph infections, often bacteria buildup on feminine hygiene products. A more general term is septic shock.
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