Linezolid-associated toxic optic neuropathy: a report of 2 cases.
Clin Infect Dis
; 37(10): 1389-91, 2003 Nov 15.
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ABSTRACT
We describe 2 cases in which the prolonged use of linezolid to treat complicated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections was followed by acutely developed blurred vision and progressive loss of vision and color perception during the ensuing few weeks. Both patients received a diagnosis of toxic optic neuropathy, and linezolid therapy was stopped. The patients experienced an initial rapid partial improvement and a subsequent gradual, almost complete, recovery over many months.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doenças do Nervo Óptico
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Oxazolidinonas
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Acetamidas
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Anti-Infecciosos
Tipo de estudo:
Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Infect Dis
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos