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What Happens When You Leave Your Tampon In Too Long?
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Toxic shock syndrome is a rare, life-threatening complication of certain types of bacterial infections. Often toxic shock syndrome results from toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, but the condition may also be caused by toxins produced by group A streptococcus (strep) bacteria. Toxic shock syndrome historically has been associated primarily with the use of superabsorbent tampons. However, since manufacturers pulled certain types of tampons off the market, the incidence of toxic shock syndrome in menstruating women has declined. Toxic shock syndrome can affect men, children and postmenopausal women. Risk factors for toxic shock syndrome include skin wounds and surgery.
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This video explains what happens in relation to leaving a tampon in too long, focusing on toxic shock syndrome. It describes toxic shock syndrome as a rare, life-threatening complication of certain bacterial infections, linked to toxins from Staphylococcus aureus and group A streptococcus bacteria, its historical association with superabsorbent tampons, and that it can also affect men, children and postmenopausal women, with skin wounds and surgery as risk factors.
Key points
- Toxic shock syndrome is explained
- The link to bacterial toxins is described
- The historical association with superabsorbent tampons is covered
- Risk factors including skin wounds and surgery are described
Video Overview
This video presents “What Happens When You Leave Your Tampon In Too Long?” — Toxic shock syndrome is a rare, life-threatening complication of certain types of bacterial infections. Often toxic shock syndrome results from toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, but the condition may also be caused. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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