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  • Critical Care Medicine

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  • Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a severe manifestation of Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Streptococci/GAS) infection.
  • Increasing global incidence and high mortality rates underscore the urgency of effective management.
  • Rapid diagnosis and intervention are critical for improving patient outcomes.

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  • To report a case of severe toxic shock syndrome (TSS) successfully treated with novel therapeutic options.
  • To highlight the importance of prompt emergency department management for TSS patients.

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  • A 66-year-old male presented with cellulitis, shock, and multi-organ compromise, indicative of TSS.
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  • Treatment included combination antibiotics, steroids, vasopressors, oxygen, and IgM- and IgA-enriched immunoglobulins.

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  • The patient experienced complete recovery and was discharged after one month.
  • The case demonstrates the potential efficacy of enriched immunoglobulins as an adjunct therapy for TSS.

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  • Combination therapy, including novel agents like enriched immunoglobulins, may improve outcomes in severe TSS cases.