Minocycline-induced hypersensitivity syndrome presenting with meningitis and brain edema: a case report

<p/> <p>Background</p> <p>Hypersentivity Syndrome (HS) may be a life-threatening condition. It frequently presents with fever, rash, eosinophilia and systemic manifestations. Mortality can be as high as 10% and is primarily due to hepatic failure. We describe what we believe...

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Main Authors: Lefebvre Nicolas, Forestier Emmanuel, Farhi David, Mahsa Mohseni, Remy Véronique, Lesens Olivier, Christmann Daniel, Hansmann Yves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-05-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/1/1/22