title: Local and systemic adverse effects of imiquimod therapy for external anogenital warts in men: report of three cases.
abstract: Imiquimod is a topical immune response modifier used to treat anogenital warts. Although considered a safe drug, mild to moderate local and systemic side-effects may occasionally occur. We report three cases of local and systemic adverse effects related to imiquimod, including one case that mimicked meningitis, which promptly resolved with drug cessation.
authors.affiliation: Center for Investigation and Treatment of Male Genital Diseases, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. albrose1@gmail.com
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rosenblatt
authors.forename: H G
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: de Campos Guidi
mesh_terms: D052685:Alphapapillomavirus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D000634:Aminoquinolines / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003218:Condylomata Acuminata / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000821:virology; D006801:Humans; D000077271:Imiquimod; D007369:Interferon Inducers / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D000634:Aminoquinolines; D000998:Antiviral Agents; D007369:Interferon Inducers; D000077271:Imiquimod