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S Hübner1, K H Deeg1

  • 1Klinik für Kinder und Jugendliche, Bamberg, Deutschland.

Monatsschrift Kinderheilkunde : Organ Der Deutschen Gesellschaft Fur Kinderheilkunde
|April 1, 2020
PubMed
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High-dose immunoglobulins effectively treated severe toxic shock syndrome (TSS) in a non-menstrual case. This approach, commonly used for Kawasaki disease, shows promise for TSS management.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatrics
  • Immunology

Context:

  • Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) shares clinical similarities with Kawasaki disease.
  • Standardized treatment for TSS is not yet established.
  • Kawasaki disease is typically treated with high-dose immunoglobulins.

Purpose:

  • To report a case of severe toxic shock syndrome treated with high-dose immunoglobulins.
  • To explore the potential efficacy of immunoglobulin therapy in non-menstrual TSS.

Summary:

  • A 14-year-old female presented with severe toxic shock syndrome unrelated to menstruation.
  • The patient received high-dose immunoglobulins (2 g/kg) combined with antibiotics.
  • Prompt recovery was observed following this treatment regimen.
Keywords:
High dose immunglobulinsKeywords Toxic shock syndromeTreatment

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Impact:

  • Suggests high-dose immunoglobulins as a potential therapeutic option for severe TSS, even in non-menstrual cases.
  • Highlights the need for further research into standardized TSS treatment protocols.
  • Demonstrates a successful treatment approach for a severe, potentially life-threatening condition.