What Antibiotic Is Used for Toxic Shock Syndrome? A Pharmacological Guide
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The case fatality rate for Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) can be as high as 50-70%, making rapid and appropriate antibiotic selection critical [1.7.3, 1.7.1]. When considering what antibiotic is used for toxic shock syndrome, treatment focuses on both eradicating the bacteria and halting toxin production [1.4.1].
