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Question 1

What type of care is required to manage patients in shock with Toxic Shock Syndrome?

Answer 1

Intensive care support.

Question 2

What supportive treatments are necessary for patients with Toxic Shock Syndrome?

Answer 2

IV fluid, antibiotic therapy, vasopressor support.

Question 3

What should be done to areas of infection in Toxic Shock Syndrome?

Answer 3

Surgically debride areas of infection and remove infected tissue to prevent disease progression, may need amputation.

Question 4

What initial antibiotics should be started before culture reports return in Toxic Shock Syndrome?

Answer 4

Clindamycin and either meropenem or co-amoxiclav.

Question 5

What antibiotics are used for streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome?

Answer 5

Clindamycin + benzylpenicillin OR vancomycin.

Question 6

What antibiotics are used for staphylococcal (MSSA) Toxic Shock Syndrome?

Answer 6

Clindamycin + oxacillin OR nafocillin OR vancomycin.

Question 7

What antibiotics are used for staphylococcal (MRSA) Toxic Shock Syndrome?

Answer 7

Clindamycin + vancomycin OR linezolid.