Fourteen-year-old Natasha Scott, from Caerwent Monmouthshire, UK is no more. She died of toxic shock syndrome on Valentine’s Day after using a tampon for the first time
Certain Bacteria Influence Fatal Toxic Shock Syndrome
When aerobic bacteria are present in the vagina, certain Streptococci increase their production of toxic shock syndrome toxin 1, sometimes to potentially dangerous levels.
When aerobic bacteria are present in the vagina, certain Streptococci increase their production of toxic shock syndrome toxin 1, sometimes to potentially dangerous levels.
Toxic shock syndrome occurs when the usually innocuous Streptococcus bacteria that reside in the skin, flood the bloodstream and begin to generate lethal toxins. The victim experiences high fever, the blood pressure drops, with complaints of dizziness and confusion.
In a message on Facebook the family said: "Generally speaking, it is accepted knowledge that leaving a tampon in for too long can cause toxic shock syndrome. But in Natasha's case, she followed all the instructions and used the tampon correctly. It was simply the introduction of the tampon into her body which caused the toxic shock syndrome to take effect. Toxic shock is very rare, but also very deadly."
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