Toxic Shock Syndrome (cont.)
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Medications
- Antibiotics effective against S aureus and S pyogenes are given if toxic shock syndrome is suspected. These antibiotics may be changed later based on the results of the cultures. Initial antibiotics may include nafcillin, oxacillin, penicillin, and/or clindamycin.
- Medications to increase blood pressure may be given if blood pressure is low. These medications may include dopamine or epinephrine.
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Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a toxin-mediated multisystem disease precipitated by infection with either Staphylococcus aureus or group A Streptococcus (GAS), also called Streptococcus pyogenes.
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