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Tampons vs Pads
Tampons have been the subject of concern with regards to woman’s health. The most commonly associated health risk of tampon use is toxic shock syndrome (TSS), more prevalent in women under the age of 25. It is a rare, but potentially life-threatening condition that can occur in anyone – men, women and children.
Toxic Shock Syndrome is caused by the common bacteria Staphylococcus aureus which normally live harmlessly on the skin and in the nose, armpit, groin or vagina of one in every three people. In rare cases certain strains of these bacteria can produce toxins that cause Toxic Shock Syndrome.
Normally healthy bacteria found in warm, moist places of the body can sometimes produce toxins that lead to TSS.
Symptoms of TSS are flu-like and can include:
- High temperature
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Sore throat
- Aching muscles
- Headache/stiff or tender neck
- Dizziness and fainting
- Sunburn-like rash
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