Toxic Shock Syndrome

Other Treatment

In the hospital, you may need intravenous (IV) fluids and protein (albumin) to replace that lost by your body.

There are no other treatments for toxic shock syndrome available at this time.


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Author: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS Last Updated: March 3, 2008
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Dennis L. Stevens, MD, PhD - Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases

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