![]() If you've had toxic shock syndrome or a prior serious staph or strep infection, don't use tampons. People who've had it once can get it again. Alternate using tampons and sanitary napkins, and use minipads when your flow is light. Change tampons frequently, at least every four to eight hours. If you use tampons, read the labels and use the lowest absorbency tampon you can. Food and Drug Administration requires manufacturers to use standard measurement and labeling for absorbency and to print guidelines on the boxes. Manufacturers of tampons sold in the United States no longer use the materials or designs that were associated with toxic shock syndrome. Toxic shock syndrome can progress rapidly. Having a viral infection, such as the flu or chickenpox.Using contraceptive sponges, diaphragms, superabsorbent tampons or menstrual cups.Toxic shock syndrome has been associated with: Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome occurs in people of all ages. About half the cases of toxic shock syndrome associated with staphylococci bacteria occur in women of menstruating age the rest occur in older women, men and children. The syndrome can also be caused by group A streptococcus (strep) bacteria. ![]() ![]() 'Affect,' which is a verb, means ' to impact, change or influence. ![]() Most commonly, Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria cause toxic shock syndrome. One word has an influence, while the other has a result. ![]()
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