Is Toxic Shock Syndrome Sneaking Up on You? The Shocking Signs You Can’t Ignore (And How to Stay Safe)
Streptococcus pyogenes
Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes) is another TSS-causing bacteria, but it usually happens as a secondary infection from another condition. The primary infection is most commonly seen in children and elderly adults who’ve recently had chickenpox or other skin infections, or who have a weak immune system.
Clostridium sordellii
Similar to S. aureus, Clostridium sordellii (C. sordellii) is another naturally occurring bacteria found in your body – more specifically, the vagina. In the vagina, this bacteria won’t cause an infection, but that’s not the case if it enters your uterus. During your period, childbirth or another gynecological procedure, C. sordellii can enter your uterus and lead to an infection that causes TSS.
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