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Toxic Shock Syndrome TSS is a rare life-threatening complication of bacterial infection that has been associated with the use of super absorbent tampons.

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TSS was originally linked to the use of tampons, but is now associated with the contraceptive sponge and diaphragm as well.

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Hi. Toxic shock syndrome is a serious but uncommon bacterial infection. TSS was originally linked to the use of tampons More?

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You can get Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) from leaving a tampon in for too long! So be careful! Thanks for asking ChaCha!

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It can be caused by one of two different types of bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes - although.>>>>MORE?

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TSS was originally linked to the use of tampons, but is also associated with the contraceptive sponge and diaphragm birth control.

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Toxic Shock Syndrome

Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is caused by the build up of Staphylococcus aureus or streptococcus bacteria. This build up is caused by tampon usage, especially super absorbant types, and sometimes contraceptive sponges. Symptoms appear suddenly, and the disease can progress rapidly, sometimes resulting in death.

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