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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2023-08-01
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Series: | SAGE Open Medical Case Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X231193385 |