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Is it common to get staphlococcus infection by having sex using condoms or is it more associated with tampon use.

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Not likely: While staph lives on the skin, so "could" come from rough sex even w/condom, much more likely due to tampon left in too long.

Answered 2/13/2013

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Neither: Decades ago the material used in tampons provided a better environment for staph to live. Occasional cases of toxic shock syndrome were associated with prolonged use. The material was changed & now this is rarely seen. Staph are skin surface dwellers and seldom found within the sex organs.

Answered 12/4/2017

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