title: Tampon characteristics and menstrual toxic shock syndrome.
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Petitti
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Reingold
mesh_terms: D000042:Absorption; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D052576:Menstrual Hygiene Products / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008598:Menstruation; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000209:etiology*