Pn 131 womens infection - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PN 131 WOMEN'S INFECTION TEST 5...

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 illne...