Metronidazole-induced encephalopathy in a patient with Crohn's disease

Metronidazole-induced encephalopathy in a patient with Crohn's disease

Metronidazole is a widely used antibiotic for the treatment of anaerobic bacterial infections. Metronidazole-induced encephalopathy (MIEP) is a rare but potentially reversible disease. The mechanism of MIEP remains unclear, and differences in the neurotoxic effects of oral versus intravenous (IV) me...

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Main Authors: Jihye Kim, Jaeyoung Chun, Jae Yong Park, Seung Wook Hong, Joo Young Lee, Jin Woo Kang, Seongjun Hwang, Sang-Bae Ko, Jong Pil Im, Joo Sung Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Association for the Study of Intestinal Diseases 2017-01-01
Series:Intestinal Research
Subjects:
Metronidazole
Drug side effects
Metabolic encephalopathy
Crohn disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.5217/ir.2017.15.1.124

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https://doi.org/10.5217/ir.2017.15.1.124

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