| Literature DB >> 12802781 |
D Kunimoto1, A Warman, A Beckon, D Doering, L Melenka.
Abstract
We report a case of severe hepatotoxicity associated with rifampin-pyrazinamide preventative therapy that required liver transplantation in a closely monitored, human immunodeficiency virus-uninfected individual who had no risk for hepatotoxicity. Because hepatotoxicity associated with this treatment appears to be idiosyncratic, we recommend closer monitoring of liver enzyme levels than do the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, as well as at least temporary interruption of treatment during any elevation of liver enzyme levels greater than the normal value.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 12802781 DOI: 10.1086/375072
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Infect Dis ISSN: 1058-4838 Impact factor: 9.079