Toxic shock syndrome

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) can come on quickly. Symptoms include: a high temperature, or feeling hot, cold or shivery muscle aches a raised skin rash that feels like sandpaper flu-like symptoms

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare infection. It's possible to get TSS: from using tampons or menstrual cups from a contraceptive diaphragm or cap after a vaginal birth or caesarean section from a cut, wound, boil or burn that has become infected Your chances of getting TSS are higher if you've had it before.

You'll need urgent hospital treatment for toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Treatment can include: antibiotics to treat the infection fluids to rehydrate you, usually through a drip in your arm medicine to help control your blood pressure oxygen surgery to remove infection from cuts or wounds

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is rare, but there are things you can do to reduce your chance of catching or spreading a bacterial infection. Do wash your hands and follow the instructions when using tampons, menstrual cups, contraceptive caps and diaphragms, and do not leave them in longer than needed or recommended keep cuts and burns clean, and look out for signs of infection, such as a rash, swelling or pain If you've had TSS before, your doctor may advise you not to use tampons, contraceptive caps or diaphragms.