Dr. Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, was born and raised in Northridge, CA. He received his pharmacy degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy. The most rewarding part of his job is taking initiative to advance clinical programs that maximize impact on patient care. He has a board certification in critical care (BCCCP), and his areas of expertise are critical care, drug information, general medicine, and cardiology. In his free time, he enjoys traveling.
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare condition caused by certain types of bacteria. It can be life-threatening. Even with antibiotic therapy and supportive care, TSS can lead to rapid deterioration and multiple organ failure.