Abstract
The Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction is a response to the treatment of syphilis. The most common findings are fever, malaise, headache, and exacerbation of cutaneous lesions. The reaction is thought to be due to the effects of treponema breakdown products, and it should not be confused with an allergic reaction to the antibiotic employed. Thus, further therapy must not be withheld. Treatment is symptomatic.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 779-781 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1976 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction
- complications of treatment
- syphilis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine