There was a case of a fitness - enthusiast woman. After a long and sweaty workout, she left her sweaty sports bra on for a while. Soon she developed symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and muscle aches, which she initially thought was due to over - exertion. But then she got a very low blood pressure and confusion. When she got to the hospital, it turned out to be Toxic Shock Syndrome. It took weeks of medical care for her to fully regain her health.
A teenage girl once had a small cut on her leg. She covered it with a band - aid and didn't change it for days. Eventually, she started to feel ill. Her skin around the cut became red and swollen, and she had a headache and a rapid heartbeat. She was diagnosed with Toxic Shock Syndrome. Doctors had to clean the wound thoroughly and give her strong antibiotics. It was a wake - up call for her about the importance of proper wound care.