Levamisole-induced and COVID-19-induced retiform purpura: two overlapping, emerging clinical syndromes
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DOI: 10.1007/s00403-021-02303-1
Abstract: Levamisole exposure in cocaine users is a well-recognized cause of retiform purpura, a distinctive net-like maculopapular patch. Prolonged exposure to levamisole can lead to a serious systemic syndrome known as levamisole-induced vasculitis, most commonly involving… read more here.
Keywords: retiform purpura; induced retiform; covid; purpura ... See more keywords
Surgical management and outcomes of levamisole-induced vasculitis in a burn center: A case series
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2021.04.028
Abstract: ANA: anti-nuclear antibody BLE: bilateral lower extremities MPO: myeloperoxidase NPWT: negative-pressure wound therapy p-ANCA: perinuclear anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies PR3: proteinase 3 TBSA: total body surface area VAC: vacuum-assisted closure INTRODUCTION Levamisole is an anthelmintic drug… read more here.
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Levamisole induced toxic epidermal necrolysis: A case report
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DOI: 10.1111/bcp.14533
Abstract: Stevens‐Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are life‐threatening immune‐mediated hypersensitivity reactions. Various drugs, such as Non Steroidal Anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), allopurinol, anticonvulsants and antibiotics, have been implicated as triggering agent of SJS/TEN. Levamisole… read more here.
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A Case of Levamisole Induced Multifocal Inflammatory Leukoencephalopathy and Secondary Nocardia Veterana Brain Abscess
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DOI: 10.4103/aian.aian_575_20
Abstract: Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology ¦ Volume 24 ¦ Issue 5 ¦ September-October 2021 814 Ferini‐Strambi L, et al. Central nervous system superficial siderosis, headache, and epilepsy. Headache 1999;39:666‐9. 6. Headache Classification Committee of… read more here.
Keywords: induced multifocal; headache; case levamisole; multifocal inflammatory ... See more keywords