'Flu' syndrome on once monthly rifampicin: a case report

Lepr Rev. 1989 Dec;60(4):300-2. doi: 10.5935/0305-7518.19890038.

Abstract

'Flu' syndrome as a complication of intermittent weekly administration of rifampicin is well documented. The rare occurrence of 'flu' syndrome on once monthly rifampicin is reported in this paper.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antigen-Antibody Complex / immunology
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / etiology*
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / immunology
  • Humans
  • Leprosy / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Rifampin / adverse effects*
  • Rifampin / immunology
  • Syndrome

Substances

  • Antigen-Antibody Complex
  • Rifampin