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      <h2 align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#FFFFFF">2002 Indiana Report of Infectious
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<h2 align="center">Toxic Shock</h2>
<p align="left">Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a bacterial infection caused by a 
toxin made by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. Toxic shock syndrome was 
originally associated with tampon use but is now also related to the use of 
intravaginal contraceptive devices (e.g., the sponge and diaphragm) in women. 
TSS also occurs as a complication of skin abscesses or surgery where bacteria 
can enter the body and cause an infection. Symptoms of toxic shock are sudden 
fever, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aches, and rash. </p>
<p align="left">There were no reported cases of toxic shock syndrome in Indiana 
in 2002. During the five-year period 1998-2002, 14 cases were reported. </p>
<p align="left">You can learn more about toxic shock syndrome by visiting the 
following Web site:<br>
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/toxicshock_t.htm">
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/toxicshock_t.htm</a></p>
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