Hypersensitivity Reaction Associated with Abacavir Therapy in an Indian HIV Patient – A Case Report

The most important and unique adverse effect of abacavir (ABC) is fatal hypersensitivity reaction (HSR). The objective of this report is to describe a case of ABC induced HSR that occurred in an Indian HIV patient during treatment. Although this adverse effect is not uncommon, it is perhaps underre...

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Main Authors: MANJU JANARDHANAN, MOHAN BABU AMBERKAR V, SUDHA VIDYASAGAR, MEENA KUMARI K, SADHANA N HOLLA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2014-09-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/4820/10063_CE(Ra)_F(Sh)_SNAK)_PFA(Sh)_PF2(PAG)_u.pdf