What illness is found in women using tampons?

The illness that can be found in women using tampons is called Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). It's a rare but serious condition caused by a bacterial infection. It has been associated with the use of super-absorbent tampons, but it can affect anyone of any age, including men and children. TSS gets its name because it is caused by toxic substances produced by bacteria. The symptoms usually come on quickly and can be severe. They can include a high temperature, flu-like symptoms, such as headache, chills, muscle aches, a sore throat and a cough, feeling and being sick, diarrhoea, a widespread sunburn-like rash, lips, tongue, and the whites of the eyes turning a bright red, dizziness or fainting, difficulty breathing, confusion. If you have these symptoms, it's important to seek medical attention immediately.