Peripheral neuropathy in an adolescent treated with linezolid.
Pediatr Infect Dis J
; 28(2): 149-51, 2009 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-19116599
ABSTRACT
The increased incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphyloccocus aureus infections may increase linezolid use in children. Peripheral neuropathy is a rare adverse effect of linezolid therapy and is more frequent with prolonged courses. We present an adolescent with peripheral neuropathy after 4 months of linezolid therapy and review the literature related to linezolid-induced neuropathies. Children receiving long-term linezolid therapy should be monitored for neuropathy.
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Assunto principal:
Doenças do Sistema Nervoso Periférico
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Oxazolidinonas
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Acetamidas
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Antibacterianos
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2009
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Article