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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahshid Mir, M.D. [2]

Overview

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) can be prevented by hygiene increase. Experimental TSS vaccines may be a good choice for high risk patients.

Primary Prevention

  • The spread of all types of group A streptococcal infections can be reduced by better hygiene include good hand washing, especially after coughing and sneezing and before preparing foods or eating. This can specially be helpful for prevention of non-menstrual toxic shock syndrome(TSS).[1]
  • Patients with confirmed strep throat should stay at home until 24 hours after commencing antibiotic treatment.
  • It is not necessary for all people exposed to someone with an invasive group A streptococcal TSS to receive antibiotic therapy to prevent infection. However, in certain circumstances, antibiotic therapy may be appropriate.
  • Menstrual toxic shock syndrome can be prevented by avoiding tampons usage, especially the super absorbent variety. Risk can be reduced by changing tampons more frequently.
  • All wounds specially penetrating wounds should be kept clean and watched for possible signs of infection such as pain, swelling, drainage, and redness at the wound site.
  • Experimental staphylococcal vaccines and immuno-therapies are now in clinical trials and may be introduced to the market soon.[2]

References

  1. "Group A Strep | Group A Streptococcus Diseases | GAS | CDC".
  2. Lin YC, Peterson ML (2010). "New insights into the prevention of staphylococcal infections and toxic shock syndrome". Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol. 3 (6): 753–767. doi:10.1586/ecp.10.121. PMC 3102526. PMID 21625323.


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