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Should i visit the doctor immediately (because of tss) if i left tampon in for 9h accidentally? can you detect tss before symptoms occur?

Q: should i visit the doctor immediately (because of tss) if i left tampon in for 9h accidentally? can you detect tss before symptoms occur?

: No, you do not need to see a doctor if you are asymptomatic. Toxic shock syndrome due to tampon is quite rare.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, you do not need to see a doctor if you are asymptomatic. Toxic shock syndrome due to tampon is quite rare.

Dr Duvivier agreed

Answered 1/19/2022

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A member asked:

Should i visit the doctor immediately (because of tss) if i left tampon in for 9h accidentally? can you detect tss before symptoms occur?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Duvivier agreed

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