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Case ReportIndian Journal of Pharmacy PracticeVol. 14 | Issue 3 | 2021 | pp. 219–221Open access
Jarisch Herxheimer Reaction in an Adolescent with Secondary Syphilis: A Case Report
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- 1 Department of Skin and VD, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA.
- 2 Department of Skin and VD, IMS & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, INDIA.
- 3 Department of Pharmacy Practice, Institute of Pharmacy, NIMS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA.
Published in Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Correspondence: Jain S
Department of Skin and VD, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA.
Email: sonalreachesout@gmail.com
Copyright: © 2021 Manuscript Technomedia. This is an open access article.
- Published:
- Sep 15, 2021
How to cite
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
Abstract
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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| Title | Jarisch Herxheimer Reaction in an Adolescent with Secondary Syphilis: A Case Report |
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| Authors | Jain S; Mohapatra L; Mundada P; Raj P |
| Affiliations | Department of Skin and VD, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA.; Department of Skin and VD, IMS & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, INDIA.; Department of Pharmacy Practice, Institute of Pharmacy, NIMS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA. |
| Corresponding author | sonalreachesout@gmail.com |
| Journal | Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 14, Issue 3 (2021) |
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