Immunoglobulin therapy in non-menstrual streptococcal toxic shock syndrome.
We describe a case of non-menstrual streptococcal toxic shock syndrome requiring high doses of noradrenaline. The intravenous administration of pooled immunoglobulin was associated with improved haemodynamics and weaning of vasoconstrictors.
Murthy
B V
BV
Countess of Chester Hospital, Chester, United Kingdom.
Nelson
R A
RA
Mannion
P T
PT
D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous