A case of Toxic Methaemoglobinemia by Dapsone Poisoning

<p>Dapsone (4,4-diaminodiphenylsulfone) is a commonly used drug for leprosy, dermatitis herpetiformis, lichen planus, other skin diseases and pneumocystis jiroveci infection in HIV patient. Dapsone poisoining is accidental in children. We report such a case who presented with severe cyanosis a...

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Main Authors: Sendip Sen, A Chatterjee, G Gyan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: College of Medical Sciences 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal
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Online Access:http://nepjol.info/index.php/JCMSN/article/view/9688