Toxic Shock Syndrome or TSS is a rare yet severe bacterial infection that might be life-threatening if left untreated. It is caused by the bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, that normally thrives on ...

First, antibodies (i.e., secretory IgA) in the mucosa neutralize S. aureus toxic exoproteins before they damage host epithelial cells, which protects the integrity of mucosal barrier. Secondly ...

It turns out that as a result of not changing her tampon, she had developed toxic shock syndrome, almost dying. After ...

Aisha McCracken is being treated for PTSD and postnatal depression after she made the 'horror' discovery eight days after the ...

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome from group A streptococcal disease is rare in the postpartum period, yet it is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and treatment can ...

The 29-year-old was terrified that the medical debris left for eight days inside her body could have resulted in sepsis or ...

New mum Aisha McCracken spent eight days complaining of severe discomfort, feeling unwell and experiencing a foul smell ...