Toxic Shock Syndrome Treatment
Can this condition be treated? What Toxic Shock Syndrome treatment options are available? Learn more below about the current treatments available to patients.
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How to Treat Toxic Shock Syndrome
Treatment aims to support your life and reverse the process of organ deterioration. You may require monitoring in the intensive care unit.
Treatment includes:
Cleaning and Draining the Infection Site
The doctor irrigates open wounds and removes any packing. If a tampon or birth control device is in the vagina, the doctor takes it out.
Replacing Fluids
You will be given an infusion of fluids to replace lost fluids.
Medications
Medications help raise blood pressure that does not improve after an infusion of fluids. Other drugs may help in lowering fever. Antibiotics do not cure TSS, but they may help prevent a recurrence.
Respirators
Artificial breathing with a machine may be needed.
Dialysis
Some patients may require dialysis as a result of kidney failure.
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