Co-trimoxazole induced aseptic meningitis.
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A 15 year old boy presented with two episodes of aseptic meningitis-like reactions after ingestion of co-trimoxazole. The diagnosis of co-trimoxazole induced aseptic meningitis was made. This syndrome should be considered in the differential diagnosis of aseptic meningitis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood
دوره 73 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1995