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A member asked:
Would i know after a week if i had toxic shock syndrome? i'm afraid i accidentally left a tampon in 7 days ago.
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not likely: But you can still become infected. You should have a pelvic exam immediately to have the tampon removed or determine if it is even there.
Answered 4/5/2016
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Very sick: Usually fever, very high >102, rigors (not just chills like the flu), low blood pressure, low urine output. It progresses rapidly and can be life-threatening. It can come from an infection in the vagina that gets into the pelvis or from a rapidly spreading skin or soft tissue infection, that is extremely painful-not just a bit painful. Seek attention immediately.
Answered 6/17/2014
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