Ibuprofen-induced meningitis in a male with systemic lupus erythematosus.
A 36-year-old male with systemic lupus erythematosus developed aseptic meningitis after ingestion of ibuprofen. He was unconscious, had a universal rash, high fever and a pathological CSF. Being severely ill he was treated with high doses of corticosteroids and plasmapheresis and recovered within a week.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007052:Ibuprofen / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D008581:Meningitis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008582:Meningitis, Aseptic / Q000139:chemically induced*
D007052:Ibuprofen