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"Paradoxical" immune-mediated reactions to Mycobacterium ulcerans during antibiotic treatment: a result of treatment success, not failure | Journal Article / Short Report | MSF Science Portal
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"Paradoxical" immune-mediated reactions to Mycobacterium ulcerans during antibiotic treatment: a result of treatment success, not failure

O'Brien DP, Robson ME, Callan PP, McDonald AH
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Abstract
We present the first clinical descriptions of immune-mediated paradoxical reactions to effective antibiotic treatment for Mycobacterium ulcerans infection, which result in clinical deterioration after initial improvement. Recognition of this phenomenon could prevent unnecessary changes to antibiotic regimens, and might obviate the need for, or reduce the extent of, further surgery. (MJA 2009; 191: 564-566).

Subject Area

infections, other

Languages

English
Published Date
16 Nov 2009
PubMed ID
19912091
Journal
Medical Journal of Australia