| Literature DB >> 19299850 |
R Roncon-Albuquerque1, I Pires, R Martins, R Real, G Sousa, P von Hafe.
Abstract
Encephalopathy is a rare side effect of third- and fourth-generation cephalosporins. Renal failure and previous disease of the central nervous system predispose to this neurotoxicity. We describe a case of encephalopathy with generalised triphasic waves in a patient with pre-existent cerebrovascular disease who was treated with ceftriaxone for a urinary tract infection. Early recognition of this complication is relevant given that ceftriaxone discontinuation reverted the neurological syndrome.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19299850
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Neth J Med ISSN: 0300-2977 Impact factor: 1.422