A case report of metronidazole-induced encephalopathy in a bowel obstruction patient with MRI findings

Metronidazole is a widely used antimicrobial agent in the treatment of anaerobic and protozoal infections. However, excessive and prolonged use of metronidazole can lead to encephalopathy. We present a case of a 69-year-old male with bowel obstruction who was treated with metronidazole for approxima...

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Main Authors: Shailendra Katwal, Sarad Katuwal, Sushmita Bhandari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-08-01
Series:SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X231193385