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Data on Toxic shock syndrome warps probability. As TSS is associated with tampons, which make a lot of money for big companies who sell the most dangerous types of tampons, manufacturers misrepresent TSS statistics - CDC statistics are often quoted but these are grossly inaccurate for a number of reasons. It's estimated that 1 in 700 women will contract TSS at some point in their lives.
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What is toxic shock syndrome?
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but potentially fatal disease caused by a bacterial toxin. Different bacterial toxins may cause toxic shock syndrome, depending on the situation. The causative agent is Staphylococcus aureus.This infection can occur via the skin (e.g. cuts, surgery, burns), vagina (via tampon), or pharynx. However, most of the large number of individuals who are exposed to or colonized with toxin-producing strains of S. aureus or S. pyogenes do not develop toxic shock syndrome. One reason is that a large fraction of the population has protective antibodies against the toxins that cause TSS.[1] It is not clear why the antibodies are present in people who have never had the disease.11. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxic_shock_syndrome
What are the signs of Toxic Shock Syndrome?
Symptoms can vary greatly depending on which organs are involved - for example diarrhea or constipation, vomiting, constant urination or lack of urination can all be symptoms if the digestive system and/or kidney are involved. In all cases victims will display low blood pressure and high fever.
What is the probability of getting electric shock?
For mains electricity it is close to 0 if you behave responsibly. For static electricity it depends on the environment that you live in: indoors in cold climates, with synthetic fibres in carpets and dry air, the probability is quite high. However, many people will not register the shock even if there is an electrical discharge.
What is the probability of rolling a 7 with one roll of standard number cube?
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What is the probability of getting 4 of a kind given 13 cards from a deck of card?
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