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Amoxicillin-induced aseptic meningitis: clinical features, diagnosis and management

Objectives The clinical features of aseptic meningitis associated with amoxicillin are unknown. The main objective of this study was to investigate the clinical characteristics of amoxicillin-induced aseptic meningitis (AIAM) and provide a reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment. Methods AIAM...

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Published in:European journal of medical research 2023-08, Vol.28 (1), p.1-301, Article 301
Main Authors: Fan, Zhiqiang, He, Yang, Sun, Wei, Li, Zuojun, Ye, Chao, Wang, Chunjiang
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Summary:Objectives The clinical features of aseptic meningitis associated with amoxicillin are unknown. The main objective of this study was to investigate the clinical characteristics of amoxicillin-induced aseptic meningitis (AIAM) and provide a reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment. Methods AIAM-related studies were collected by searching the relevant databases from inception to October 31, 2022. Results AIAM usually occurred 3 h to 7 days after amoxicillin administration in 13 males and 9 females. Twenty-one patients (95.5%) had recurrent AIAM with a total of 62 episodes. Fever (19 cases, 86.4%) and headache (18 cases, 81.8%) were the most common symptoms. Typical cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) findings were leukocytosis (100%) with lymphocytic predominance (14 cases, 63.6%), elevated protein (20 cases, 90.1%), normal glucose (21 cases, 95.5%) and negative culture (21 cases, 100%). Brain magnetic resonance imaging showed mild meningeal enhancement in one patient. The symptoms resolved mainly within 1-4 days after drug discontinuation in all patients. Conclusion Clinical attention should be given to the adverse effects of AIAM. The medication history of patients with suspected meningitis should be investigated to avoid unnecessary examination and antibiotic treatment. Keywords: Aseptic meningitis, Drug-induced aseptic meningitis, Amoxicillin, Amoxicillin-clavulanate, Pharmacovigilance
ISSN:2047-783X
0949-2321
2047-783X
DOI:10.1186/s40001-023-01251-y