Toxic Shock Syndrome - True or False

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. TSS is a fungal infection. True False

2. It is possible for men and/or children to get TSS. True False

3. Symptoms of TSS are; high temperature, vomiting, diarrhoea, fainting, peeling skin and muscle pain. True False

4. If you think you might have TSS you should leave your tampon in and seek immediate medical assistance. True False

5. If you have had TSS once, you are more likely to contract it again. True False

6. Tampons are not associated with TSS. True False

7. There are over ten thousand cases of TSS reported each year in the UK. True False

8. Toxic Shock Syndrome was not discovered until the late 1970's. True False

9. TSS is more common in women over the age of 30. True False

10. Victims of TSS sometimes have to have finger, toes or limbs amputated. True False