TY - JOUR
T1 - Hypersensitivity to zidovudine
T2 - Report of a case of anaphylaxis and review of the literature
AU - Wassef, Magdi
AU - Keiser, Philip
N1 - Copyright:
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PY - 1995/5
Y1 - 1995/5
N2 - Hypersensitivity to zidovudine is an uncommon complication of antiretroviral therapy. Manifestations range from isolated fever to anaphylaxis. Fever and rash are the most common features. Diagnosis is made by rechallenge, although some patients have antibodies to zidovudine. Treatment is supportive, and symptoms resolve on withdrawal of the medication.
AB - Hypersensitivity to zidovudine is an uncommon complication of antiretroviral therapy. Manifestations range from isolated fever to anaphylaxis. Fever and rash are the most common features. Diagnosis is made by rechallenge, although some patients have antibodies to zidovudine. Treatment is supportive, and symptoms resolve on withdrawal of the medication.
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U2 - 10.1093/clinids/20.5.1387
DO - 10.1093/clinids/20.5.1387
M3 - Article
C2 - 7620029
AN - SCOPUS:0029025135
SN - 1058-4838
VL - 20
SP - 1387
EP - 1389
JO - Clinical Infectious Diseases
JF - Clinical Infectious Diseases
IS - 5
ER -