4. Toxic Shock Syndrome
In rare instances, staph bacteria can cause a person to develop toxic shock syndrome. This happens when certain types of bacteria release toxins into the bloodstream. This can cause several issues within the body. Most often, when this occurs a person will develop a very high fever. In addition, a person may experience dizziness, confusion, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and muscle pain.
If you develop a high fever and suspect that you have a staph infection it is important to seek medical attention right away. A high fever is not something to mess around with and you want to make sure that you try to lower the temperature as soon as possible. A cool cloth on the head may be helpful. Toxic shock syndrome is very dangerous can be life-threatening. Seeking medical attention immediately is important to help treat the issue so that no further health complications arise.