Role of intravenous immune globulin in streptococcal toxic shock syndrome and Clostridium difficile infection.

J Shah, Punit; Vakil, Niyati; Kabakov, Anna

doi:10.2146/ajhp140359

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Role of intravenous immune globulin in streptococcal toxic shock syndrome and Clostridium difficile infection.

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Authors:

Punit J Shah

Niyati Vakil

Anna Kabakov

Abstract

PURPOSE: The use of intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) in the management of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) and Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is reviewed. SUMMARY: IVIG has a wide range of uses in clinical practice, including STSS and CDI. It is an attractive option for these two i...

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