Maura Higgins just opened up about Toxic Shock Syndrome. But what actually is it?
You've probably been warned about Toxic Shock Syndrome at some point and been wary of wearing tampons ever since. It's little wonder. Although rare, the condition can develop in a matter of hours and can be fatal.
It's something Love Island alumni, Maura Higgins, is keen to impart after admitting she had a run in with the condition herself while appearing on an episode of Shopping With Keith Lemon. She admitted, “I did have a very bad experience […] I know you are not meant to leave a tampon inside for more than I think it's nine hours. I think that's the max. There was a tampon inside me for three months. When the doctor found it, it was stuck to my cervix and I was so ill.
One such particularly hospitable condition for these bacteria is an internal period product, like a tampon or a. The moisture, warmth and absorbency creates ideal conditions for the bacteria to flourish, and as a result, to produce dangerous levels of fatal toxins. Toxic Shock Syndrome is mostly associated with the "super absorbent tampons" produced in the 1980s, however, these types of tampons have been discontinued and the number of cases of TSS has dropped dramatically as a result.
But, tampons aren't the only cause of TSS. Anyone – men and children included – can get TSS, which can also be caused by burns, cuts, insect bites, skin infections and surgery. Around half of TSS cases are related to menstruation. Although it's important to be aware of TSS, the good news is it's very rare. In fact, according to the UK Public Health Laboratory Service, there are only 40 cases of TSS per year in the UK.
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