Toxic shock : a social history /

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In 1980, young, healthy women in the United States suddenly began to get sick and even die. The unexpected link to these deaths was superabsorbent tampons. Thousands of women used them during their menstrual periods, signaling the potential for a large-scale outbreak. 'Toxic Shock' traces...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Vostral, Sharra Louise, 1968- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : New York University, 2018.
Temas:
Toxic shock syndrome.
Toxic shock syndrome > Social aspects.
Tampons > Complications.
Septic shock.
Shock, Septic
Syndrome du choc toxique.
Syndrome du choc toxique > Aspect social.
Tampons hygiéniques > Complications et séquelles.
Choc infectieux.
MEDICAL > Forensic Medicine.
MEDICAL > Preventive Medicine.
MEDICAL > Public Health.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Intro; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Abbreviations; Introduction: Toxic Shock Syndrome; 1. Unexpected Consequences; 2. Mystery; 3. The Media Sounds the Alarm; 4. Grounds for Liability; 5. Health Activism and the Limits of Labeling; Conclusion: Managing Menstruation and Beyond; Acknowledgments; Appendix; Notes; Index; About the Author

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