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Do You Ever Forget About a Tampon? Some Toxic Shock Syndrome Facts
13 days ago | By Cleveland Clinic
If you're a certain age, you may remember heavy news coverage in the early 1980s of toxic shock syndrome. This rare, serious condition, often associated with tampon use, comes from bacteria that produce toxins. Those born in the 1990s or later may never have heard of it, but tampon boxes still carry warnings about TSS.
OB/GYN Jean Reinhold, MD , offers some things you should know about TSS and steps to help avoid it.
The odds of getting TSS are low
The bacteria that cause TSS normally live on your body without causing problems. But certain conditions can cause this bacteria to grow and...
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