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Schoolgirl almost died after tampon worn for 10 hours caused toxic shock syndrome and began shutting down organs - Mirror Online
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Toxic-Shock Syndrome in Menstruating Women — Association with Tampon Use and Staphylococcus aureus and Clinical Features in 52 Cases | NEJM
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