Toxic Shock Syndrome from Sinus Infections WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Toxic Shock Syndrome from Sinus Infections
New research shows that sinus infections cause over 20% of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) cases in children. Toxic shock syndrome is commonly associated with tampon use during a woman's menstrual cycle. TSS is caused by toxins and can cause rash, fever, and rarely, death.1
Fast Facts:
- This study took place over an 18 year span.2
- Over 75 children were involved in this study.2
- This study is published in the Archives of Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ FOX News: Study: Sinus Infections Tied to Toxic Shock Syndrome in Children (June 15, 2009)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 WebMD: Children's Sinusitis Can Lead to Toxic Shock Syndrome, Study Shows (June 15, 2009)
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Amy Sandhu
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Sinus Infections May Cause Toxic Shock Syndrome
- Last update: Jun. 22, 2009
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