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Toxic Shock Syndrome


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Alternate Names : Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome, TSS

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Toxic Shock Syndrome Treatment

Treatment involves examination for and removal of foreign material (such as tampons, vaginal sponges, or nasal packing) and drainage of any identified site of infection (such as surgical wounds).

Supportive measures are essential and may include intravenous fluids, blood pressure support, and dialysis (if severe kidney dysfunction is present). Antibiotic therapy is also used and in some cases, intravenous immunoglobulin may be required.

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• Acute Kidney Failure
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• Blood Pressure - Low
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Rashes
• Shock

Review Date : 8/4/2002
Reviewed By : Camille Kotton, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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