Jarisch Herxheimer Reaction in an Adolescent with Secondary Syphilis: A Case Report
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- 1Department of Skin and VD, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA.
- 2Department of Skin and VD, IMS & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, INDIA.
- 3Department of Pharmacy Practice, Institute of Pharmacy, NIMS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA.
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Jain S
Department of Skin and VD, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA.
Volume 14, Issue 3 · pp. 219-221 · 2021 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.14.3.43
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The Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction is defined as a transient immunological reaction, classically seen in patients during antimicrobial treatment of syphilis. Clinically, it manifests within 24 h with short-term constitutional symptoms (fever, chills, headache, myalgia) and exacerbation of existing cutaneous lesions. Herein, we present a case of Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction in an adolescent.
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S, J., L, M., P, M., & P, R. (2021). Jarisch Herxheimer Reaction in an Adolescent with Secondary Syphilis: A Case Report. Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 14(3), 219-221. https://doi.org/10.5530/ijopp.14.3.43
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