Recurrent aseptic meningitis due to different non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs including rofecoxib.
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Aseptic meningitis can be caused by viruses, drugs, and connective tissue disorders. The most common drugs causing it include antibiotics like trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), intravenous immunoglobulins, intrathecal agents, vaccines, and monoclonal antibodies. A patient who had aseptic meningitis from three different NSAIDs including rofecoxib is presented.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 79 931 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003