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Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)  Usually caused by strains of Staphylococcus aureus toxins that can produce shock, coagulation defects, and tissue damage if they enter the bloodstream Toxic shock is cause by  Use of high-absorbency tampons Use of a diaphragm or cervical cap for contraception...

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PN 131 Women's Infection Test 5
Questions and Answers 2024/2025
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)

 Usually caused by strains of Staphylococcus aureus toxins that can produce shock,
coagulation defects, and tissue damage if they enter the bloodstream


Toxic shock is cause by

 Use of high-absorbency tampons
Use of a diaphragm or cervical cap for contraception




Toxic shock S/S


 Sudden spiking fever Flulike symptoms Hypotension Generalized rash that resembles
a sunburn Skin peeling from palms of hands and soles of feet after 1 to 2 weeks of the
illness


Prevention of TSS

 Hand hygiene
Change tampons at least every 4 hours.

Do not use super-absorbent tampons.

Use peri pads rather than tampons when sleeping.

Do not use diaphragm or cervical cap during the menstrual period.

Remove diaphragm or cervical cap as recommended by the health care provider.




STIs Prevention Primary




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 5P's: Partners, Practices, Prevention of pregnancy, Protection from STIs, Past history of
STIs
Safer sex practices

Knowledge of partner, reducing partners

Low-risk sex

Condom use and Vaccination




STI Secondary prevention

 Prompt diagnosis & treatment to prevent complications and transmission to others


Normal vaginal discharge (leukorrhea)

 Clear to cloudy (may be slightly yellow when dries) Mild inoffensive odor
Non-irritating

Acidic (pH 4-5)




Fungal or bacterial

 Candidiasis
Trichomoniasis

Chlamydia trachomatis

Gonorrhea (GC)

Syphilis

PID




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