Recurrent encephalitis due to trimethoprim intake.
We wish to report a 76-year-old woman with 2 episodes of meningitis related to the intake of trimethoprim. On both occasions the patient demonstrated encephalitic symptoms and a pathological electroencephalogram with cerebral function disturbances. A similar case with encephalitic symptoms due to trimethoprim has not been reported earlier.
Hedlund
J
J
Department of Infectious Diseases, Danderyd Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
Aurelius
E
E
Andersson
J
J
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D008581:Meningitis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008582:Meningitis, Aseptic / Q000097:blood / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014295:Trimethoprim / Q000009:adverse effects*
D014295:Trimethoprim