Kaitlyn, a 24-year-old girl, regularly uses superabsorbent tampons during menstrual flow and contraceptive sponges and diaphragms during sexual intercourse. One day, she develops a sudden and high fever, diarrhea, low blood pressure, and a severe rash. Her doctor finds that Kaitlyn's condition is caused by a certain type of bacteria. In this scenario, Kaitlyn's doctor most likely would have diagnosed her health issue as .