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A member asked:
I one time wore a tampon for 26 hours. sometimes i wear them overnight. i have never gotten tss. am i invincible against the infection?
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No: You just got lucky with prolonged exposure... Wearing tampons overnight not at risk for infection but several days can be risky.
Answered 4/9/2017
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