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How can toxic shock syndrome be prevented?
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Avoid some tampons: Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome is a very serious/ lethal condition caused by a very potent toxin (tsst-1) produced by some strains of staphylococcus aureus. In women it is best prevented by avoiding high absorbable tampons.
Answered 7/27/2012
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It's rare: TSS is very rare. Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a condition caused by bacterial toxins. Symptoms may include fever, rash, skin peeling, and low blood pressure. Rarely women may get TSS from having a tampon in too long (>12 hours), or having another foreign object in the vagina for a long time.
Answered 5/16/2018
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