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NOTICE: This condition is a medical emergency. Call 911 for immediate care.

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Because toxic shock is a medical emergency, treatment is usually begun before laboratory results are available. The first line of treatment is to attempt to reverse the symptoms of shock. This process usually involves the administration of fluids intravenously. The site of infec...[read article]

Treatment News for Toxic Shock Syndrome

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Tests for Toxic Shock Syndrome

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Blood Culture
A blood culture is a fairly routine test that checks for bacteria, yeast, and other microorganisms in the blood. The test is relatively simple for the patient and i...  More
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History and Physical Exam
A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ...  More
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Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test
A complete blood count, or CBC, is an easy and very common test that screens for certain disorders that can affect your health. A CBC measures several components of...  More
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Bacterial Serologic Study
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Differential White Blood Cell Count Test
A blood differential (also called a white blood cell count differential) measures the number of each of the five types of white blood cells present in your blood�...  More
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Liver Function Tests
Liver function tests help determine the health of your liver by measuring levels of proteins, enzymes, or bilirubin in your blood. Many tests can be performed on th...  More
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Electrolyte Panel
Electrolytes are positively and negatively charged molecules, called ions, that are found within cells, between cells, in the bloodstream, and in other fluids throu...  More
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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
An electrocardiogram (also known as an ECG or EKG) is a simple, painless test that measures your heart's electrical activity. Every heartbeat is triggered by a...  More
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Medical Procedures for Toxic Shock Syndrome

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Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen may be classified as an element, a gas, and a drug. Oxygen therapy is the administration of oxygen at concentrations greater than that in room air to treat o...  More
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Intravenous Fluid Replacement
Intravenous rehydration is the process by which sterile water solutions containing small amounts of salt or sugar are injected into the body through a tube attached...  More
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Surgical Procedures for Toxic Shock Syndrome

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Removal of Foreign Body
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Debridement of Wound of Skin
Debridement is the process of removing non-living tissue from pressure ulcers, burns , and other wounds .  More
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Prescribed Medications for Toxic Shock Syndrome

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penicillin(Veetids , others...)
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PENICILLIN G (pen i SILL in G) is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other vira...  More
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clindamycin(Cleocin HCl , Cleocin Pediatric)
CLINDAMYCIN (KLIN da MYE sin) is a lincosamide antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other vira...  More
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oxacillin(Bactocill )
OXACILLIN (ox a SILL in) is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infe...  More
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nafcillin(Nallpen , Unipen)
NAFCILLIN (naf SILL in) is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infec...  More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.
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