The Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction in leptospirosis
Open Access
- 1 February 1994
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Vol. 70 (820) , 118-121
- https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.70.820.118
Abstract
Summary: Three patients with leptospirosis whose condition worsened after initiation of antibiotic therapy are reported. Their clinical deterioration appeared to be due to the development of the Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction rather than to progression of their underlying infection. Relevant aspects of the management of patients with leptospirosis are discussed.Keywords
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