A diagnostic dilemma: drug-induced aseptic meningitis in a 45-year-old HIV-positive man.
Int J STD AIDS
; 25(4): 309-11, 2014 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
We describe a case of aseptic meningitis following the administration of moxifloxacin in a 45-year-old man with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). At presentation he was receiving tuberculosis treatment on a modified regimen following severe hepatotoxicity; this included moxifloxacin, started 8 days previously. Initial cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis was grossly abnormal. Anti-viral and -bacterial treatments were started. All microbiological tests proved negative and his moxifloxacin was withheld resulting in a complete normalisation of CSF. Drug-induced aseptic meningitis is a diagnosis of exclusion and presents a serious diagnostic dilemma. The decision to withhold medication cannot be taken lightly.
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Quinolinas
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Compostos Aza
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Infecções por HIV
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Meningite Asséptica
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Antibacterianos
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2014
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