Toxic Shock Syndrome

Treatment for toxic shock syndrome

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If you have TSS, you'll need to be admitted to hospital and may need to be treated in an intensive care unit .

Treatmentmay involve:

  • antibiotics to treat the infection
  • in some cases, pooled immunoglobulin (purified antibodies taken out of donated blood from many people) may also be given to fight the infection
  • oxygento help with breathing
  • fluids to help prevent dehydration and organ damage
  • medication to help control blood pressure
  • dialysis if the kidneys stop functioning
  • in severe cases, surgery to remove any dead tissue rarely, it may be necessary to amputate the affected area

Most people will start to feel better within a few days, but itmaybe several weeks before they're well enough to leave hospital.

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Causes of toxic shock syndrome

TSS iscaused by either Staphylococcus or Streptococcus bacteria. Thesebacteria normally live harmlessly on the skin, nose or mouth, but if they get deeper into the body they can release toxins that d

Introduction

Find out what toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is, what the symptoms are, how it happens and how to reduce your chances of getting it.

Preventing toxic shock syndrome

The following measures can help reduce your risk of TSS: treat wounds and burns quickly and get medical advice if you develop signs of an infection, such as swelling, redness and increasing pain al

Symptoms of toxic shock syndrome

The symptoms of TSS start suddenly and getworse quickly. Symptoms can include: a high temperature (fever) of 39C (102.2F) or above flu-like symptoms , such as a Headaches , chills, muscle aches,

Treatment for toxic shock syndrome

If you have TSS, you'll need to be admitted to hospital and may need to be treated in an intensive care unit . Treatmentmay involve: antibiotics to treat the infection in some cases, pooled immu

When to get medical advice

TSS is a medical emergency. While these symptoms could be due an illness other than TSS, it's important to contact your GP, local out of hours service or NHS 111 as soon as possible if you have a co