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PRONUNCIATION OF TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME

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WHAT DOES TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Toxic shock syndrome

Toxic shock syndrome is a potentially fatal illness caused by a bacterial toxin. Different bacterial toxins may cause toxic shock syndrome, depending on the situation. The causative bacteria include Staphylococcus aureus, where TSS is caused by enterotoxin type B or TSST-1, and Streptococcus pyogenes. Streptococcal TSS is sometimes referred to as toxic shock-like syndrome or streptococcal toxic shock syndrome.

Definition of toxic shock syndrome in the English dictionary

The definition of toxic shock syndrome in the dictionary is a potentially fatal condition, characterized by fever, stomachache, a painful rash, and a drop in blood pressure, that is caused by staphylococcal blood poisoning. In women it is most commonly caused by a retained tampon during menstruation.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME

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toxicologic
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WORDS THAT END LIKE TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME

acute respiratory distress syndrome
aerodrome
airdrome
Asperger´s syndrome
carpal tunnel syndrome
chrome
chronic fatigue syndrome
cosmodrome
fragile-X syndrome
Gilles de la Tourette syndrome
hippodrome
irritable bowel syndrome
Marfan syndrome
metabolic syndrome
shaken baby syndrome
sudden infant death syndrome
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Tourette syndrome
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Williams syndrome

Synonyms and antonyms of toxic shock syndrome in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «toxic shock syndrome» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME

Find out the translation of toxic shock syndrome to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of toxic shock syndrome from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «toxic shock syndrome» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

中毒性休克综合征
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

síndrome de choque tóxico
570 millions of speakers

English

toxic shock syndrome
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विषाक्त आघात सिंड्रोम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

متلازمة الصدمة السامة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

синдром токсического шока
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

síndroma do choque tóxico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিষাক্ত শক সিন্ড্রোম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

le syndrome de choc toxique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sindrom kejutan toksik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

toxische Schock-Syndrom
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

毒素性ショック症候群
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

독성 쇼크 증후군
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sindrom kejutan beracun
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hội chứng sốc độc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நச்சு அதிர்ச்சி நோய்க்குறி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विषारी शॉक सिंड्रोम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Toksik şok sendromu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sindrome da shock tossico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zespół szoku toksycznego
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

синдром токсичного шоку
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sindromul șocului toxic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σύνδρομο τοξικού σοκ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

giftige skok sindroom
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

toxiskt chocksyndrom
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

toksisk sjokksyndrom
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of toxic shock syndrome

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME»

The term «toxic shock syndrome» is regularly used and occupies the 69.682 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about toxic shock syndrome

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME»

Discover the use of toxic shock syndrome in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to toxic shock syndrome and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Toxic shock syndrome
Toxic Shock Syndrome grapples with the many unanswered questions regarding toxic shock syndrome (TSS), how tampons are involved, and the role that toxic-shock syndrome toxin-1 (TSST-1) plays in the pathophysiology of the disease.
Merlin S. Bergdoll, P. Joan Chesney, 1991
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Yeast Infections, Trichomoniasis, and Toxic Shock Syndrome
Describes the causes, symptoms, and treatment of yeast infections, trichomoniasis, and toxic shock syndrome.
Michael A. Sommers, 2008
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Case Studies in Immunology Fifth Edition: Toxic Shock Syndrome
She was subsequently transferred to the regular in-patient ward and treated for 7 days with anti-staphylococcal antibiotics. The rash gradually faded. Toxic shock syndrome. Claire suffered from staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome. 2 Toxic ...
Raif Geha, FRED Rosen, 2010
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Encyclopedia of Family Health
Toxic shock syndrome Questions and Answers Does toxic shock syndrome affect only women? No. The problem seems to affect mainly women, and in the great majority of cases it has occurred during a period. The syndrome was first ...
David B. Jacoby, R. M. Youngson, 2004
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Outbreak Investigations Around the World
Toxic-shock syndrome in menstruating women: association with tampon use and Staphylococcus aureus and clinical features in 52 cases. NEnglJMed1980;303: 1436–1442. Follow-up on toxic-shock syndrome—United States. MMWR 1980 ...
Mark Dworkin, 2010
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Cases in Field Epidemiology: A Global Perspective
Lancet 1978;2:1116–1118. 5. Davis JP, Chesney PJ, Wand PJ, LaVenture M, Investigation and Laboratory Team. Toxic-shock syndrome: epidemiologic features, recurrence, risk factors and prevention. N EnglJMed 1980;303:1429– 1435. 6.
Mark S. Dworkin, 2011
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Harwood-Nuss' Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine
LWBK232-189-192 Chapter 189: Toxic Shock Syndrome 933 CHAPTER 189 □ TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME MICHELLE J. SERGEL AND FREDERICK M. SCHIAVONE STAPHYLOCOCCAL TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME Toxic shock ...
Allan B. Wolfson, Gregory W. Hendey, Louis J. Ling, 2009
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Biodefense Research Methodology and Animal Models, Second ...
44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. Shands, K.N. et al. Toxic-shock syndrome in menstruating women: Association with tampon use and Staphylococcus aureus and clinical features in 52 cases, N. Eng. J. Med., 303, 1436, 1980. S chlievert, P.M. et al.
James R. Swearengen, 2012
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Bacterial Infections of Humans: Epidemiology and Control
Barbour, A. G., Vaginal isolates of Staphylococcus aureus associ- 66. ated with toxic shock syndrome. Infect. Immun. 33:442-449 (1981). 50. Kreiswirth. B. N., Novick. R. P., Schlievert, P. M., and Bergdoll, M., Genetic studies on staphylococcal ...
Alfred S. Evans, Philip S. Brachman, 1998
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Infectious Diseases in Critical Care Medicine
Toxic shock syndrome in the United States: surveillance update, 1979–1996. Emerg Infect Dis 1999; 5(6):807–810. 80. Reduced incidence of menstrual toxic- shock syndrome—United States, 1980–1990. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 1990; ...
Burke A. Cunha, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term toxic shock syndrome is used in the context of the following news items.
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Marc & Audrey Leishman: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
She was, ultimately, diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome and toxic shock syndrome. She was put in an induced coma so doctors could treat the ... «Heavy.com, Jul 15»
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'I'm more beautiful': Model reflects after losing leg to toxic shock
Then an infectious disease specialist diagnosed her with toxic shock syndrome, a rare complication caused by toxins produced by some bacterial infections, ... «Today.com, Jul 15»
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Toxic Shock Syndrome Explained: As Model Loses Leg, We Explore …
Many women will have heard about TSS at some point in their lives - after all, anyone who's read the instructions on a tampon packet with be familiar with the ... «Huffington Post UK, Jun 15»
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Toxic shock syndrome is most common with use of super-absorbent …
Women are raising concern about the use of certain tampons after a California model named Lauren Wasser lost her leg as a result of developing toxic shock ... «New York Daily News, Jun 15»
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Pupils learn about Toxic Shock Syndrome thanks to Caerwent family
PUPILS in Gwent have taken part in a Toxic Shock Syndrome awareness session thanks to the backing from a Caerwent family whose daughter died of the ... «South Wales Argus, Jun 15»
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Toxic Shock Syndrome: The myths that need busting
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), which she claims was caused by her tampon. She's currently suing Kotex, the particular brand she used (although the risks are ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
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SACRAMENTO (CBS Sacramento) – A model is suing Kotex claiming she got Toxic Shock Syndrome that caused her to have her leg amputated after using the ... «CBS Local, Jun 15»
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Toxic Shock Syndrome Scares Inspire a New Bill for Tampon …
Robin Danielson died nearly nearly 20 years ago from Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), the rare-but-scary side effect of using a tampon that has terrified girls for ... «Shape Magazine, Apr 15»
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Is Toxic Shock Syndrome From Tampons Still A Thing?
You've seen the warnings about toxic shock syndrome, or TSS, on tampon boxes and in the little leaflets inside. You may have even heard the myth that TSS is ... «Yahoo Health, Apr 15»
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Caerwent family pleased with successful Toxic Shock campaign
RAISING AWARENESS Mandy Scott and her son Daniel Falber of Caerwent, are to campaign about Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). She lost her daughter ... «Free Press Series, Mar 15»

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