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Paradoxical response to anti-tubercular treatment
We report a 5-year-old boy who developed optic neuritis as a paradoxical reaction to anti-tuberculous therapy. Steroids were re-started in the patient with gradual recovery of his vision. The case emphasizes the importance of recognizing paradoxical reactions in patients on anti-tuberculous therapy....
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| Formato: | Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Medknow Publications
2011
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3081467/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21572663 http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0253-7613.77377 |
| Sumario: | We report a 5-year-old boy who developed optic neuritis as a paradoxical reaction to anti-tuberculous therapy. Steroids were re-started in the patient with gradual recovery of his vision. The case emphasizes the importance of recognizing paradoxical reactions in patients on anti-tuberculous therapy. Prompt recognition and treatment of such reactions will reduce the associated morbidity. |
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