Abstract
Acute ataxia in childhood is often caused by toxin ingestion. With the increasing number of paediatric patients on antiretroviral medication, we are seeing more side-effects of these drugs. We report two cases of efavirenz toxicity causing ataxia.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Alkynes
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Anti-HIV Agents / adverse effects*
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Anti-HIV Agents / blood
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Ataxia / chemically induced*
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Benzoxazines / adverse effects*
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Benzoxazines / blood
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Child
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Cyclopropanes
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Female
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HIV Infections / drug therapy*
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HIV Seropositivity / drug therapy
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Humans
Substances
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Alkynes
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Anti-HIV Agents
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Benzoxazines
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Cyclopropanes
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efavirenz