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Page 8 — NEWS Snplmnn Snntliohfc Toxic Shock Syndrome By Carla Johnson 43 of 44 appropriately cultured T.S.S. support the conclusion that there is a Jr. Reporter patients. All isolates of S.aureus from significant association between tampons Toxic Shock Syndrome is a very rare T.S.S. patients that have been examined and T.S.S. cases, all have occurred in disease that affects women of in CDC laboratories havebeen penicillin women using tampons. The study shown menstruating age. How many women resistant. S.aureus has not been recovered above demonstrates that the brand of that actually get T.S.S. cannot be f r0 m unused tampons, including those tampon a woman uses is likely to affect determined. It was estimated that T.S.S. from tampon boxes used by T.S.S. her risk of developing T.S.S. Consumer affects 3 in 100,000 women; however, patients. Approximately 95% of all use of Rely tampons has increased as the since there is incomplete reporting of reported cases of T.S.S. in women have apparent incidence of T.S.S. has cases, this rate was based on severe cases occurred during a menstrual period. A increased. meeting a strict case definition that significant association between tampon Whatever roles S.aureus and tampons requires evidence of hypotension (low use, particularly continuous use during play in the development of T.S.S. certain blood pressure) and involvement of three the menstrual period, and the preventive measures can be identified. °_ r J^ re or 8 an systems. development of T.S.S. was found. CDC 1. Women can almost entirely T.S.S. is a severe illness characterized designed a case-control study that eliminate their risk of T.S.S. by not using by a sudden onset of high fever with focused on tampon brands. They used tampons. vomiting, diarrhea, and myalgia, -T.S.S. patients who had onset of illness in 2. Women who choose to use tampons followed by development of hypotension July or August, 1980. These women were can reduce their risk by using them and in severe cases, shock. An questioned about tampon, napkin, or intermittently during each menstrual erythematous, sunburn-like rash is minipad use, brand of tampon used, and period (not using them all day and all present during the acute phase of the pattern of use for the menstrual cycle in night throughout the period), illness; about 10 days after onset, there is which they became ill. Fifty of fifty cases 3. If you choose to use tampons and a desquamation (peeling) of the skin, used tampons during the menstrual high fever and vomiting or diarrhea particularly of the palms and soles. period associated with their illness, develop during your menstrual period, The cause of Toxic Shock Syndrome is Women who only used one brand of discontinue tampon use and consult a unknown, however the bacteria tampon were analyzed to determine how physician immediately. Straphlococcus aureus and tampons are many of them had T.S.S. The results are 4. If you are a student in the A.U. associated with T.S.S. In a recent study listed in the table at the end of this Center, contact the Family Planning done by the Centers for Disease Control article. Clinic on Spelman College campus. S.aureus was isolated from the vaginas of The results of this and previous studies Management of women suspected of Students Respond To Ebony Article having T.S.S. includes a careful vaginal examination with removal of any retained tampons, inclusion of cervical and vaginal cultures for S.aureus among other cultures performed, and aggressive fluid replacement. CDC recommends Table Results Cases Controls Tampon Brand (N=42) (N=114) Rely 71% 26% Platex 19% 25% Tampax 5% 25% Kotex 2% 12% OB 2% 11% that women who have had an episode of T.S.S. not use tampons at least until S.aureus has been eradicated from the vagina. Due to the high association between Rely tampons and T.S.S. Rely tampons have been taken off the market. Invest in the future, take care of yourself now. Continued from page 1 all.” —Rhoda Littles, Spelman senior “After readint the article, my first reaction was that men possibly have the same criterias concerning what they are looking for in their wives. Because of the situation of the economy, and the generation we are in, a two income family is common and becoming a necessity. When couples match themselves caliber wise, they will cut down on the stress in the relationship, and they will have more in common. I do not think there’s anything wrong with chosing someone selectively, but keep in mind the importance of getting married to an individual for what they can offer mentally, not always only financially.” — Andre M. Carter, Morehouse freshman “I was kind of shocked. I didn’t know that Black women were hung up on the status of a man rather than the man himself, maybe that’s just typical of a Spelman woman —she’s more concerned with status.” — Tamela Townsend, Spelman sophomore "The article was very interesting and true in many cases. Most women today are into their careers and want someone who they can relate with. Many of the blue collar workers are unable to communicate on an academic level as someone who is in a specialized field as mine: psychology. I personally want someone who is equal or above.” — Tracy Waller, Spelman senior “I feel that the article was somewhat unjust. It depicted Black women at Spelman as wanting something unusual. The article makes generalizations about Black women as if we make no exceptions to the rule, “that her man has to have professional stature, high income, college degrees, and good looks.” This is not true and 1 don’t understand how the author could suggest such I feel that most women basically want someone who has something to offer, be it success, love, money security or whatever, and not someone who has nothing to offer. This is not unique to our generation.” — Mechelle V. Smith, Spelman junior “I don’t feel as though weiset our standards too high. First of all we have to question what “too high” means. I feel as though any woman who has taken the time, and who has the discipline to dt-tend a four year school, should and has the right to want a man who:hasids rpfueh education. I, however, do not think that we (the Black women of Spelman College) discriminate. The mentality of most successful Black men is definately contrary to the mentality of Black men with less education because they (the college educated ones) feel that they have so much to offer and that they are in great demand. With that in mind, we as Black women sometimes have to project an air of over confidence in order to just compete.” — Sherry Blackshear, Spelman junior “I feel that some people do set standards for marriage, and that has to do with their households (upbringing). All mothers want their daughters to marry doctors and lawyers, but I feel that if the relationship is true and if the woman is interested and really trying to get to know the other person for what he is, then she wouldn’t have to worry about what kind of job he has. There are a lot of girls who do set standards and who do come to Spelman to get married, and then again — some of the people who are going to be doctors Ann Dennard Story— Continued from page 6 realize I haven’t done well. But when I r JJ tX- Of' have worked hard, I have confidence. I was taught to only perform in places that show you off at your best.” “I would hope that regardless if my singing is not their kind of music and they happen to be there, that people will at least be polite, courteous, and respectful.” Ms. Dennard has not been a braggart about her talent. Nor has she searched for a way to intimidate mediocre singers. “I don’t see any reason why they should and lawyers have such bigegoes that you can’t get to them anyway. They think all these girls are after them, their egoes are constantly growing, and they think they don’t need you anyway. So why even bother to try to find one? Men can be just as finicky as we are. In today’s society, the man is more concerned with quantity rather than quality, and they are not ready to settle down. They’re out looking for the baddest girl they can find and they want one that their friends will admire. Around here, if you’re not light skinned with long hair and wear bad clothes you can forget it! But that goes both ways, because there are some good looking girls that you can’t get to, either. They should remember that God gave it to them and he can take it away.” be intimidated. I am in a stage of learning myself. I would not have the audacity to criticize someone, wfien I am just as equally vulnerable to criticism.” With such a bright outlook and a positive philosophy, Ms. Dennard should have a wonderful future in whatever she seeks to endeavor. “A good voice will make a good voice, but the great artist needs talent, skill, a fine mind, and a big soul.” “A criticism is like a flame, what it licks it destroys. It rarely brightens.” Ingredients of great logic. Professional Black Women Esther Rolle Continued from Page 7 When asked about the future of black women in the theater Ms. Rolle replied, “Be ever critical of yourself, dishonesty to self is our major downfall.” She stressed that the black woman has got to be selective about the things she does, “because if we don’t we are halping people to insult us.” Ms. Rolle is superb because she has an abundance of emotion that allows her to share with others and still have some for herself. She is a positive image for everyone because she believes that “pride in oneself is the key to success,” a message we can all benefit from. Continued from page 4 .70/ v affairs director; in medicine, Dr. Juel P. Borders; in the performing arts, Ms. Joyce F. Johnson, professor of music at Spelman College, in politics, Mrs. Henrietta Canty, a former state representative; in religion, Rev. Barbara King Blake of the Hillside Chapel and Truth Center and in artistic innovation, Ms. Debra Benton. Collections of Life and Heritage President Dap Moore commented that blacks have the responsibility to pass on to posterity a comprehensive record of the trials and triumphs of black Americans. Atlanta was selected as the headquarters of the corporation “because of its esteemed black colleges, successful black businesses, famous black churches, and its vanguard accomplishments in producing black leaders.”