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    J Med Case Reports. 2007 Feb 16;1:5.

    Toxic shock syndrome responsive to steroids.

    Vergis N, Gorard DA.

    Wycombe Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, Bucks HP11 2TT, UK. david.gorard@buckshosp.nhs.uk.

    ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Toxic Shock Syndrome is a dangerous disease with clinical features mimicking bacterial sepsis. The best management of Toxic Shock Syndrome is not determined. CASE PRESENTATION: A 28 year-old woman presenting with high fever, tachycardia and widespread erythroderma is described. She failed to respond to intravenous antibiotics and required ITU admission. High dose corticosteroids dramatically improved her clinical condition. CONCLUSION: Toxic Shock Syndrome should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unexplained fever, rash and features resembling septic shock. Corticosteroids should be considered in the treatment of Toxic Shock Syndrome.

    PMID: 17411451 [PubMed - in process]

    PMCID: PMC1839760

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