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How long would a tampon be left in to develop toxic shock syndrome?

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Dr. Jumnah Thanapathy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Varies: It is recommended that you change or remove the tampons in 4 hours.

Answered 7/21/2012

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A member asked:

Hi, on Sunday night I inserted a tampon. I forgot about it till 24 hrs later. I removed it 11 hrs ago. Am I still at risk of toxic shock syndrome?.

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Can you get toxic shock syndrome by wearing a tampon when you are not on your period?

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A member asked:

Are pads a risk for Toxic Shock Syndrome? I only use pads (I know, :/ lame huh) on my period, but do they also pose a risk for TSS or only tampons?

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A member asked:

Would toxic shock present itself with only one episode of vomiting, and no other symptoms? Left a tampon in too long on the same day as the episode of vomiting but also ate at a restaurant. Normal BP, no fever/rash, normal pulse and feel better now?

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A member asked:

I'm really scared! i wore a super tampon for 11 hours. Now i feel nauseous and have diahrrea. Am i developing tss (toxic shoxk syndrome) symptoms?

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