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Can a person who has had sex already get a bacterial infection through sex casued by toxic shock syndrome.

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See answer: Toxic shock syndrome can be caused when staph or group a strep get trapped in the vagina, like when using super-absorbent tampons, or cervical caps, sponges, or diaphragms. Always remove birth control methods when instructed. Use the lowest absorbent tampon for periods that works and change at least every 4 -6 hours.

Answered 3/26/2013

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