Comment: | Toxic Shock Syndrome develops when the common bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, produce a toxin which is absorbed into the bloodstream. The toxin rapidly overwhelms the immune system and attacks the major organs, leading to kidney failure, collapse of the lungs and in severe cases, cardiac arrest. Alarmingly, half of all known cases of Toxic Shock are women using Tampons.
Alice Kilvert Tampon Alert provides an information service for the awareness of Tampon related Toxic Shock Syndromeand also offers a support group for survivors and bereaved families.
National Tampon Alert Week is the week around 8th. June each year - check for details on the www.tamponalert.org.uk/ website. |
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