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By Mayo Clinic staffIf you develop toxic shock syndrome, you'll likely be hospitalized and need antibiotics. Doctors will try to determine the source of the infection. Along with antibiotics, you'll receive supportive care to treat the signs and symptoms of toxic shock syndrome. If your blood pressure begins to drop (hypotension), you'll need medication to stabilize it and fluids to treat dehydration. The toxins produced by the staph or strep bacteria and accompanying hypotension may result in kidney failure. If your kidneys fail, you may need dialysis.
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- Eckert LO, et al. Infections of the lower genital tract: Vulva, vagina, cervix, toxic shock syndrome, HIV infections. In: Katz VL, et al. Comprehensive Gynecology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Elsevier; 2007. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/124020242-4/0/1524/147.html?tocnode=53759472&fromURL=147.html. Accessed March 5, 2009.
- Menstruation and the menstrual cycle. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office on Women's Health. www.womenshealth.gov/faq/menstruation.pdf. Accessed March 5, 2009.
