| Chloramphenicol--not so innocuous: a case of optic neuritis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 22715256 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The authors present a case of optic neuritis in an adult patient who had been self-prescribing extraordinarily large dosages of chloramphenicol for chronic prostatitis over several years. The visual symptoms resolved upon cessation of the drug and prescription of B group vitamins. Chloramphenicol optic neuritis has not been described in the literature for over 20 years and previously predominantly in children with cystic fibrosis. |
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Authors:
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Adrian T Fung; Bernard Hudson; Frank A Billson |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2011-03-03 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: BMJ case reports Volume: 2011 ISSN: 1757-790X ISO Abbreviation: BMJ Case Rep Publication Date: 2011 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2012-06-20 Completed Date: 2013-02-19 Revised Date: 2013-04-05 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101526291 Medline TA: BMJ Case Rep Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: - Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Sydney Eye Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. adrianfungi@yahoo.com.au |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects* Chloramphenicol / adverse effects* Humans Male Optic Neuritis / chemically induced* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents; 56-75-7/Chloramphenicol |
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