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Toxic Shock Syndrome and Super Absorbent Tampons

This chapter discusses the history of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) and its relation to super absorbent tampons. It explores the factors that can lead to dangerous levels of staph bacteria multiplying in some individuals and the formation of the tampon task force to establish a standard scale for tampon absorbency.

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