A Confirmed Case of Toxic Shock Syndrome Associated with the Use of a Menstrual Cup

Menstrual cups have been reported to be an acceptable substitute for tampons. These flexible cups have also been reported to provide a sustainable solution to menstrual management, with modest cost savings and no significant health risk.

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Main Authors: Michael A Mitchell, Steve Bisch, Shannon Arntfield, Seyed M Hosseini-Moghaddam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2015-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/560959
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Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
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