Tss (Noun)
Meaning
Syndrome resulting from a serious acute (sometimes fatal) infection associated with the presence of staphylococcus; characterized by fever and diarrhea and nausea and diffuse erythema and shock; occurs especially in menstruating women using highly absorbent tampons.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Toxic shock syndrome is often misdiagnosed due to its wide array of symptoms, which can progress rapidly in a patient.
- The association between tampon use and the risk of developing TSS has been well-established through numerous medical studies.
- During the height of the tampon scare, several cases of TSS resulting in severe illness and death were widely reported in major news outlets.
- Some patients who contract TSS may survive but still face significant long-term health complications from the ordeal.
- TSS is classified as a medical emergency requiring immediate hospitalization and antibiotic treatment to minimize the risk of fatal consequences.