A Case of Severe Thrombocytopenia, Aseptic Meningitis, and Hepatitis Caused by Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole: A Triple Threat.

SR, Kothapalli; M, Kesireddy

doi:10.7759/cureus.65945

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A Case of Severe Thrombocytopenia, Aseptic Meningitis, and Hepatitis Caused by Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole: A Triple Threat.

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Authors:

Kothapalli SR

Kesireddy M

Abstract

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), a widely used antibiotic, is associated with both predictable dose-dependent side effects and rare, idiosyncratic adverse reactions. Here, we report the case of a previously healthy, non-G6PD-deficient, 27-year-old male who developed three idiosyncratic react...

Subject

Hepatitis

aseptic meningitis

Thrombocytopenia

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