title: Historical review of menstrual toxic shock syndrome.
abstract: This article reviews the history of Toxic Shock Syndrome and its relationship to tampons as well as governmental regulation of the tampon product. The historical antecedents and factors leading to governmental regulation will be addressed.
authors.affiliation: Wichita State University, KS 67260-0043.
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Hanrahan
mesh_terms: D003257:Consumer Product Safety / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D052576:Menstrual Hygiene Products / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000266:history; D011356:Product Labeling / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000266:history*