Fatal outcome of nevirapine-associated toxic epidermal necrolysis.
The irregular use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) can result in ART-resistance but can also lead to a sensitization between agents with a cross-sensitivity. We report a case of nevirapine-associated toxic epidermal necrolysis resulting in death in an HIV-infected man.
Leng
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K
Department of Dermatology, University of Heidelberg, Universitäts-Hautklinik, Vosstrasse 2, Heidelberg, Germany. katharina.leng@med.uni-heidelberg.de
Lonsdorf
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A
Hartmann
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D000328:Adult; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D015497:HIV-1; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019829:Nevirapine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013262:Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Q000473:pathology*
D019380:Anti-HIV Agents; D019829:Nevirapine