The state is seeing its first cases of toxic shock syndrome in over a decade.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says it’s seen four cases since last July. Wisconsin hasn’t had any reported cases since 2011. Toxic shock syndrome is described as a rare bacterial infection that can be caused by skin wounds, surgery, and the use of feminine products. Symptoms include sudden fever, rash, vomiting, confusion, seizures, and headaches, among others. Toxic shock syndrome can also be life threatening.
