Late-onset efavirenz toxicity: A descriptive study from Pretoria, South Africa

Late-onset efavirenz toxicity: A descriptive study from Pretoria, South Africa

Background: The neuropsychiatric side effects of efavirenz occur mainly early during treatment and are usually mild. A lesser-known and serious complication is late-onset efavirenz toxicity causing ataxia and encephalopathy. Data regarding this condition are limited. Objectives: We describe the cli...

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Main Authors: Lyneshree Munsami, Clara M. Schutte, Maryke de Villiers, Juliane Hiesgen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2023-01-01
Series:Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine
Subjects:
hiv
efavirenz toxicity
ataxia
encephalopathy
psychosis
Online Access:https://sajhivmed.org.za/index.php/hivmed/article/view/1439

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https://sajhivmed.org.za/index.php/hivmed/article/view/1439

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