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The main goal of treatment is to identify and eradicate the underlying infectious source with the appropriate [[antibiotic]]s if still present. Otherwise, treatment is symptomatic for each problem. [[analgesia|analgesics]], [[Steroid]]s and [[Immunosuppressant]]s may be needed for patients with severe reactive symptoms that do not respond to any other treatment. | The main goal of treatment is to identify and eradicate the underlying infectious source with the appropriate [[antibiotic]]s if still present. Otherwise, treatment is symptomatic for each problem. [[analgesia|analgesics]], [[Steroid]]s and [[Immunosuppressant]]s may be needed for patients with severe reactive symptoms that do not respond to any other treatment. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Medical Therapy
The main goal of treatment is to identify and eradicate the underlying infectious source with the appropriate antibiotics if still present. Otherwise, treatment is symptomatic for each problem. analgesics, Steroids and Immunosuppressants may be needed for patients with severe reactive symptoms that do not respond to any other treatment.
References