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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?.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
While there is: the remote possibility, the benefit gained by your vigilance regarding a rather uncommon illness pales in comparison to the harm unnecessary worrying causes your psyche. Should you remain otherwise symptom free for 72 hours then you should be in the clear.
Answered 6/4/2017
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