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Prevention List

Prevention could include:
  • Avoid the Use of Highly Absorbent Tampons
  • Use Tampons Intermittently During Menstruation

Prevention Overview Articles

Toxic shock syndrome
Menstrual TSS can be prevented by avoiding the use of highly absorbent tampons. Risk can also be reduced by using less absorbent tampons, changing tampons more frequently, and using tampons only intermittently (not regularly) during menstruation.
Source:ADAM
Date:September 6, 2006
Toxic Shock Syndrome
TSS is caused by a strain of Staphylococcus aureus found in the nose, mouth, and occasionally the vagina. The bacteria produce a characteristic toxin. In large enough quantities, the toxin can enter the bloodstream, causing a potentially fatal inf...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Toxic Shock Syndrome
STSS is caused by a strain of Streptococcus pyogenes found in the nose, mouth, and occasionally the vagina. The bacteria produce a characteristic toxin. In large enough quantities, the toxin can enter the bloodstream, causing a potentially fatal i...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Toxic Shock Syndrome
TSS is caused by a strain of S. aureus found in the nose, mouth, and occasionally the vagina. The bacteria produce a characteristic toxin. In large enough quantities, the toxin can enter the bloodstream, causing a potentially fatal reaction. Altho...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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