Use of corticosteroids in severe infections
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The use of steroids in many infections remains controversial. Consensus has been reached for some important infections.
Steroids beneficial:
Severe typhoid
Hib meningitis in children
Croup
Tuberculoid leprosy
Severe pneumocystis pneumonia
Tuberculous meningitis
Tuberculous pericarditis
Tuberculous pleural effusion
Type 1 lepra reaction
Katayama fever
Steroids of no benefit:
Meningococcal disease
Gram negative septicaemia
Herpes zoster
Cerebral malaria
Visceral leishmaniasis
