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

Mitchell, M. A.; Bisch, Steve; Arntfield, Shannon; Hosseini-Moghaddam, Seyed M

doi:10.1155/2015/560959

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“…The presence of intravaginal or intrauterine devices has been described as a cause of fatal STSS [2]. The development of STTS in a patient using a menstrual cup for the first time has been described, with similarities to the present report [14]. In males, SA has been reported as an important cause of prostatic abscesses, some resulting in death [15].…”

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Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome Caused By An Intravaginal Product. A Case Report

Marton

2016

The Journal of Critical Care Medicine

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Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) represents a potentially lethal disease, and survival depends primarily on the early initiation of appropriate treatment. As the clinical picture at presentation is usually common, frequently this could lead to misdiagnosis and delays in the initiation of the proper therapy. The case of a 43-years old female who developed a staphylococcal septic shock syndrome caused by a forgotten intravaginal tampon is reported.

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Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome Caused By An Intravaginal Product. A Case Report

Marton

2016

The Journal of Critical Care Medicine

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“…A most important intervention in the management of TSS besides treatment mentioned so far is the administration of two agents one is clindamycin and intravenous immunoglobulin which is called adjuvant therapy 23 . Clindamycin has the advantage of halting the process of toxic antigen production thus inhibiting the perpetuation of shock state, tissue penetration and synergistic effect when used along with conventional antibiotic 24 . Clindamycin is bacteriostatic, recommended to be used only as an adjuvant agent with either penicillin or Cefazoline to avoid resistance 25 .…”

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Toxic shock and mortality in a dialysis patient

Mahmood

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Balkhair

2018

Int. j. endorsing health sci. res.

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Background: Staphylococcus and Streptococcal infections are a matter of serious concern in the dialysis population especially those having tunnel catheter access. Importance of these organisms is their virulent nature, higher incidence and prevalence in tunnel catheters resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is an uncommon but potentially fatal disease with multisystem involvement. This is a case of toxin-producing methicillin sensitive staph aureus (MSSA) which is known to have high mortality. A high degree of clinical suspicion and prompt management is necessary to avoid fatality. The aim of the study was to get the idea for the management of the toxic shock in terms of reducing the morbidity and mortality rate. Case presentation: This case progressed to state of shock within few hours of presentation to emergency room and admission, attributed to be toxic shock with multi-organ failure. Management and Results: In the management of the patient at the very beginning the infected catheter was removed further aggressive resuscitation and empirical antibiotics were administered but this case resulted into a fatality. Conclusion: The early action for source removal of the infection, appropriate antibiotic therapy and adjuvant therapy including clindamycin and immunoglobulin can effectively treat the toxic shock and its related complications.

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“…The mother expressed a legitimate doubt, which resonated with other participants of the FGD: there is indeed limited scientific research about RMMT that proves the safety of the cup for women's long-term health (Shihata & Brody, 2014). One study confirms one case of TSS associated with its use (Mitchell, Bisch, Arntfield, & Hosseini-Moghaddam, 2015) and another study reports a case of renal colic derived from its use (Nunes-Carneiro, Couto, & Cavadas, 2018).…”

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Empowerment, destigmatization and sustainability: the co-construction of reusable menstrual technologies in the context of menstrual activism in Argentina

Gaybor

2019

Gender, Technology and Development

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In this essay, I use the domestication framework to explore the integration process in which reusable menstrual management technologies become part of the everyday life of users. Drawing on interviews, focus group discussions and observation in online and offline sites in Argentina, this study sheds light on how technologies and users co-construct each other in the context of an emerging menstrual activism. By listening to the stories of the participants of this study, I show the potential of women's agency in transforming technology. New and not foreseen uses and meanings were assigned to the reusable menstrual technologies, however, this happens while the identities of users are also transformed in the process of domestication, illustrating how the identity of being a menstruating woman and technologies are coshaping each other.

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

Cited by 47 publications

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Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome Caused By An Intravaginal Product. A Case Report

Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome Caused By An Intravaginal Product. A Case Report

Toxic shock and mortality in a dialysis patient

Empowerment, destigmatization and sustainability: the co-construction of reusable menstrual technologies in the context of menstrual activism in Argentina

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