Ceftriaxone- and Cephalexin-Induced Acute Reversible Encephalopathy

Autor: Soo Ji Yoon, Paul Kim, Soo Im Jang, Seulgi Choi, Kwang Ki Kim, Hang-Rai Kim
Rok vydání: 2022
Zdroj: Journal of the Korean Neurological Association. 40:315-318
ISSN: 2288-985X
1225-7044
DOI: 10.17340/jkna.2022.4.5
Popis: Cephalosporin is widely used in clinical practice due to its broad anti-bacterial activity. However, some serious side effects have been reported. Here, we report a 79-year-old male who repeatedly experienced toxic encephalopathy after consecutive administration of third and first generation cephalosporins. This case demonstrated that various type of cephalosporin may cause toxic encephalopathy and emphasized the importance of staying vigilance for the rare but potentially curable side effects of one of the most widely prescribed antibiotics.
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