Toxic shock syndrome secondary prevention
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahshid Mir, M.D. [2]
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Overview:
Secondary prevention strategies following toxic shock syndrome (TSS) include chemoprophylaxis for invasive group A streptococcus or staphylococcus carriers. Although it is still not certain to be helpful.
Secondary Prevention
Several antibiotic regimens have been successful in eradicating group A streptococcus from the pharynx of chronic carriers (i.e., rifampin plus intramuscular benzathine penicillin or a 10-day course of a second-generation cephalosporin or clindamycin). However, there are limited data concerning chemoprophylaxis for severe invasive group A streptococcal or staphylococcal infections.[1][2]
References
- ↑ "Severe Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections: A Subject Review | AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS | Pediatrics".
- ↑ Wylie A (1918). "Epithelioma of Soft Palate and Uvula". Proc. R. Soc. Med. 11 (Laryngol Sect): 110–1. PMC 2066844. PMID 19980033.