Metronidazole-Induced Encephalopathy in a Patient Treated for Osteomyelitis

Metronidazole-induced encephalopathy (MIE) is a rare treatment complication associated with higher cumulative doses of metronidazole. Patients with underlying renal or hepatic dysfunction are at highest risk. Patients with MIE present with cerebellar dysfunction (for example, dysarthria, gait ataxia...

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Main Authors: David J.H. Bian, Anda Gaita, Aïnhoa Olazabal, Jeffrey Chankowsky, Emily G. McDonald
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American College of Physicians 2024-06-01
Series:Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases
Online Access:https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/aimcc.2023.0857
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