Efavirenz-induced hypersensitivity reaction manifesting in rash and hepatitis in a Latino male.

JM, Leung; JG, O'Brien; HK, Wong; DL, Winslow

doi:10.1345/aph.1k574

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Efavirenz-induced hypersensitivity reaction manifesting in rash and hepatitis in a Latino male.

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Authors:

Leung JM

O'Brien JG

Wong HK

Abstract

Objective To report a case of hypersensitivity manifesting in a rash, fever, and life-threatening hepatitis in a patient initiated on efavirenz therapy.Case summary A 30-year-old Latino male newly diagnosed with HIV was started on efavirenz-based highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) using te...

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