Hypersensitivity reactions to drugs in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
We describe a patient with AIDS in whom recurrent drug eruption and fever following administration of various unrelated agents developed. Previous drug exposure was uneventful. A possible mechanism for this phenomenon is described.
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D000667:Ampicillin / Q000009:adverse effects; D002220:Carbamazepine / Q000009:adverse effects; D003974:Diatrizoate Meglumine / Q000009:adverse effects; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012460:Sulfasalazine / Q000009:adverse effects
D002220:Carbamazepine; D003974:Diatrizoate Meglumine; D012460:Sulfasalazine; D000667:Ampicillin