Antimicrobial‐associated encephalopathy due to ampicillin
Key Clinical Message Because the β‐lactam ring has a molecular structure similar to that of gamma‐aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurotransmitters, it binds to GABA A receptors and inhibits GABAergic transmission, causing AAE. The possibility of antimicrobial‐associated encephalopathy should be considered...
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| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2024-04-01
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| Series: | Clinical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.8665 |