How exactly do you get TSS?? Options

[Annie5332]

I know its from tampons but how?? My teacher was starting to talk about it and didnt finish. Could someone clear this up for me?

[TheKnell]

http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/ba...oxic_shock.html

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
Toxic shock syndrome from Staphylococcus starts suddenly with vomiting, high fever (temperature at least 102 degrees Fahrenheit, or 38.8 degrees Celsius), a rapid drop in blood pressure (with lightheadedness or fainting), watery diarrhea, headache, sore throat, and muscle aches. Within 24 hours, a sunburn-like rash appears. There also may be bloodshot eyes and an unusual redness under the eyelids or inside the mouth (and vagina in females). On days 3 and 4 of the illness, broken blood vessels may appear on the skin. Other symptoms may include: confusion or other mental changes; decreased urination; fatigue and weakness; thirst; weak and rapid pulse; pale, cool, moist skin; and rapid breathing, leading to shock.

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS)
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome can happen following a Streptococcus infection in the body, most often a skin infection or an infected wound. Within 48 hours of infection, the person's blood pressure drops dangerously low, and she may have fever, dizziness, confusion, difficulty breathing, and a weak and rapid pulse. The skin may be pale, cool, and moist, and there may be a blotchy rash that sometimes peels. The area around an infected wound becomes swollen, red, and sometimes necrotic (has areas of severely damaged, "dying" flesh). The liver and kidneys may begin to fail, and bleeding problems may develop.