Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction

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Introduction

A reaction following initiation of treatment for spirochetal infection (generally syphilis).

Etiology

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Pathology

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Management

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References

  1. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 14th ed. Fauci et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1998, pg 1032
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 14, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2006