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Colistin-induced myasthenic syndrome in a patient with end-stage renal disease.

Authors :
Sengupta P
Biswas S
Source :
Saudi journal of kidney diseases and transplantation : an official publication of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Saudi Arabia [Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl] 2018 Mar-Apr; Vol. 29 (2), pp. 435-439.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

With resurgence of multidrug resistance (MDR) bacteria and no new novel broad-spectrum antibiotic in research pipeline, usage of older generation antibiotics, once discarded due to their toxicity profile are becoming popular again. Often these drugs are the only option left in managing MDR bacteria-related sepsis. Colistin is one of such antibiotic which is often used in recent times after decades of its avoidance due to its diverse toxicity profile. In this case report, we present a rare myasthenic syndrome like neuromuscular complication developed in a patient after receiving colistin for treatment of MDR Klebsiella-related urosepsis.<br />Competing Interests: None declared

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1319-2442
Volume :
29
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Saudi journal of kidney diseases and transplantation : an official publication of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Saudi Arabia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29657216
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/1319-2442.229273