Toxic shock syndrome is a serious disease that causes circulatory and organ failure. This disease is caused by toxins produced by the bacteria of the Staphylococcus group and is more common in people with weak immune system.
50% of the patients are women
Experts say that 50% of people who get this disease are women who see menstruation. Blood poisoning statements from toxic shock syndrome were observed in women using buffer. According to the research done in the 80's years, the appearance of this syndrome in women is due to the use of tampons.
The newly developed vaccine can protect women from this disease
Now, Vienna Scientists at the University of Medicine have developed a vaccine to prevent this deadly infection from occurring. Professor who participated in the research. Dr. Martha Eibl says it may take a long time for the vaccine to work.
Dr Eibl stated that the Staphylococcus bacterium may be harmful to people who are allergic and harmless, but especially those with dialysis, liver disease, heart surgery or chronically ill. On the other hand, Dr. Bernd Jilma states that toxic shock syndrome is common among women.
It is stated that the developed vaccine is effective against this syndrome and has no side effects. The vaccine is expected to protect against the disease for about 5 years.
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