Fatal outcome of nevirapine-associated toxic epidermal necrolysis

Int J STD AIDS. 2008 Sep;19(9):642-3. doi: 10.1258/ijsa.2008.008062.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-HIV Agents / adverse effects*
  • Anti-HIV Agents / therapeutic use
  • Fatal Outcome
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy*
  • HIV-1
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nevirapine / adverse effects*
  • Nevirapine / therapeutic use
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / pathology*

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents
  • Nevirapine