Toxic shock syndrome is due to
TSST-1 antibody is seen in convalescents. This is protective and its absence is a factor in the pathogenesis of the condition. Though tampon-related TSS is now rare, the syndrome occurs in other infections of the skin, mucosa, and other sites and also in some surgical wounds. Ref: Textbook of microbiology Anantha Narayan and panickers; tenth edition; pg no:204
Septic aboion
Forgotten tampons
IUCD
Pelvic examination
Bacteriology