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Toxic shock syndrome



Normal uterine anatomy (cut section)
Normal uterine anatomy (cut section)


Toxic shock syndrome

Alternative Names:

TSS; Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome
Prevention:

Menstrual TSS can be prevented by avoiding the use of highly absorbent tampons. Risk can also be reduced by using less absorbent tampons, and by using tampons only intermittently during menstruation.




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