ID- Misc

Question 1

Empiric treatment of TSS (toxic shock syndrome)

Answer 1

Remove source of infection (packing, tampon, abscess, etc), IV fluid resuscitation, antibiotics (carbapenem/B-lactam with B-lactamase inhibitor + clinda), IVIG may be helpful

Question 2

If TSS is caused by MSSA, narrow abx to:

Answer 2

Naficillin + clinda

Question 3

If TSS is caused by MRSA, narrow abx to:

Answer 3

Vanc +clinda or linzeolid

Question 4

Do NOT use this in TSS:

Answer 4

Steroids