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