What tampon labels don’t always explain: menstrual toxic shock syndrome (mTSS) goes beyond just “wear time.” mTSS isn’t caused by the tampon itself, it’s caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria producing TSST-1, a toxin that hijacks the immune system. The result is a sudden, overwhelming inflammatory response that can lead to multi-organ failure within 48 hours. What’s often overlooked: • Some tampon-associated cases don’t meet CDC diagnostic criteria at the time of hospital admission, meaning

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