Efavirenz-Induced Hypersensitivity Reaction Manifesting in Rash and Hepatitis in a Latino Male

M Leung, Jennifer; G. O’Brien, John; Ka Wong, Hing; L. Winslow, Dean

doi:10.1345/aph.1k574

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Efavirenz-Induced Hypersensitivity Reaction Manifesting in Rash and Hepatitis in a Latino Male

Published in Annals of Pharmacotherapy • Feb 5, 2008

Authors:

Jennifer M Leung

John G. O’Brien

Hing Ka Wong

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...

Subject

Efavirenz

Rash

Medicine

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