The 15th Amendment is the last of the three âReconstruction amendmentsâ that passed after the Civil War. This amendment prohibits the states or the federal government from using a citizen's race, color or previous status as a slave to be a voting qualification.
Toxic shock syndrome is a condition caused by bacterial toxins. Symptoms may include fever, rash, skin peeling, and low blood pressure. There may also be symptoms related to the specific underlying infection such as mastitis, osteomyelitis, necrotising fasciitis, or pneumonia. TSS is caused by bacteria of either the Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylococcus aureus type. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is sometimes referred to as toxic shock-like syndrome. The underlying mechanism involves the
While the exact cause of SjÃ¶gren's syndrome is not known, there is growing scientific support for genetic (inherited) factors. The genetic background of SjÃ¶gren's syndrome patients is an active area of research. The illness is sometimes found in other family members. It is also found more commonly in families that have members with other autoimmune illnesses, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, autoimmune thyroid disease, type I diabetes, etc. Most patients with SjÃ¶gren's syndrome are female.