Successful rapid oral desensitization for dual hypersensitivity to isoniazid and rifampin while treating central nervous system tuberculosis

Successful rapid oral desensitization for dual hypersensitivity to isoniazid and rifampin while treating central nervous system tuberculosis

Tuberculosis of the central nervous system (CNS-TB) is a critical disease with poor prognosis if not diagnosed and treated early. A regimen of drugs with good CNS penetration is required for treatment. Treatment options are limited in case of hypersensitivity reaction of the recommended regimen. We...

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Main Authors: Moni Roy, Sharjeel Ahmad, Ashish Kumar Roy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Greater Baltimore Medical Center 2018-11-01
Series:Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
Subjects:
Hypersensitivity
CNS infection
CNS tuberculosis
rapid desensitization
slow desensitization 
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2018.1545516

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