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Toxic shock syndrome

2025-05-10 21:36:53
I left tampon for 13 hrs by mistake, it's been 5 hrs now and I am scared of toxic shock syndrome. What can I do now to prevent it?? And when to visit doctor?? Please suggest. Is there any antibiotics I can take now to prevent it??
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