Per CDC:
Bacteria can cause Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) when they spread into deep tissues and the bloodstream.
Key points
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is a rare, but serious bacterial infection.
STSS can develop very quickly into a life-threatening emergency.
People with STSS need immediate care in a hospital and antibiotics.
Treatment focuses on managing low blood pressure and multiple organ failure.
Symptoms
First symptoms of STSS often include:
Fever and chills
Muscle aches
Nausea and vomiting
After the first symptoms start, it usually only takes about 24 to 48 hours for low blood pressure to develop. Once this happens, STSS quickly gets much more serious:
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Organ failure (other signs that organs are not working)
Tachycardia (faster than normal heart rate)
Tachypnea (rapid breathing)
To learn more visit: About Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome | Group A Strep | CDC
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