Ornidazole-induced hepatitis
| Journal | Volume 73 - 2010 |
| Issue | Fasc.2 - Letters |
| Author(s) | Sener Barut, Özgür Günal |
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| Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Gaziosmanpasa University Faculty of Medicine, Tokat, Turkey. |
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Ornidazole, a synthetic nitroimidazole derivative, is a commonly prescribed antiparasitic drug for parasitic infestations, including amoebiasis, giardiasis and Tricho- monas vaginalis. The drug is generally well tolerated. Hepatobiliary dysfunction associated with ornidazole has been reported infrequently (1-4). Here, we describe a Turkish female patient who developed hepatitis after ornidazole use. |
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