Acute Onset Sensory Polyneuropathy Due to Metronidazole Therapy

J Assoc Physicians India. 2015 Sep;63(9):87-8.

Abstract

Metronidazole is associated with numerous neurologic complications, including peripheral neuropathy particularly in patients; those are on high doses of metronidazole for prolonged period. We hereby report a case of liver abscess that developed sensory polyneuropathy following 11 days of metronidazole therapy at low cumulative dose.

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  • Case Reports