Asthma, high-dose corticosteroids and Klebsiella meningitis.
A side-effect of high-dose corticosteroid therapy, namely the development of Kebsiella meningitis, in an asthmatic patient is reported. The possible mechanisms involved are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001249:Asthma / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007710:Klebsiella Infections / Q000150:complications*; D008581:Meningitis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000150:complications
D006854:Hydrocortisone