title: Immunoglobulin therapy in non-menstrual streptococcal toxic shock syndrome.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Countess of Chester Hospital, Chester, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: B V
authors.initials: BV
authors.lastname: Murthy
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.forename: P T
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Mannion
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous