A hepatotoxic reaction following HIV-postexpositional antiretroviral prophylaxis in an HIV-negative medical surgeon

We report a hepatotoxic reaction in an HIV-negative medical professional on day 14 of postexpositional prophylaxis (PEP) with antiretroviral drugs. It was essential to decide whether the clinical symptoms nausea and fever without exanthema or enanthema were related to a HIV-seroconversion, a viral h...

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Published in:	European journal of medical research Vol. 5; no. 10; p. 449
Main Authors:	Hegemann, B, Marsch, W C
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 30-10-2000
Subjects:	Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - drug therapy Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - immunology Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - prevention & control Adult Anti-HIV Agents - administration & dosage Anti-HIV Agents - toxicity Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury - etiology Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury - virology Female General Surgery HIV Seronegativity Humans
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Summary:	We report a hepatotoxic reaction in an HIV-negative medical professional on day 14 of postexpositional prophylaxis (PEP) with antiretroviral drugs. It was essential to decide whether the clinical symptoms nausea and fever without exanthema or enanthema were related to a HIV-seroconversion, a viral hepatitis or a hepatotoxic reaction due to the medication administered.
ISSN:	0949-2321