Metronidazole Encephalopathy EEG Features: A Case Report with Systematic Review of the Literature

Metronidazole Encephalopathy EEG Features: A Case Report with Systematic Review of the Literature

Metronidazole-induced encephalopathy (MIE) is a rare and often under-recognized iatrogenic condition. The diagnosis should be considered in metronidazole-treated patients presenting with acute encephalopathy, unprovoked seizures and cerebellar signs. While typical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) fi...

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Main Authors: Lorenzo Ricci, Francesco Motolese, Mario Tombini, Jacopo Lanzone, Roberta Rea, Francesco Di Matteo, Vincenzo Di Lazzaro, Giovanni Assenza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
metronidazole-induced encephalopathy
MIE
metronidazole
drug-induced seizure
EEG
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/10/4/227

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