The Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction in leptospirosis. |
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| Authors: | C. Vaughan C. C. Cronin E. K. Walsh M. Whelton |
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| Affiliation: | Cork Regional Hospital, Department of Medicine, Wilton, Ireland. |
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| Abstract: | Three patients with leptospirosis whose condition worsened after initiation of antibiotic therapy are reported. Their clinical deterioration appeared to be due to the development of the Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction rather than to progression of their underlying infection. Relevant aspects of the management of patients with leptospirosis are discussed. |
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