Ceftriaxone-induced acute reversible encephalopathy in a patient treated for a urinary tract infection
Roncon-Albuquerque, R.; Pires, I.; Martins, R.; Real, R.; Sousa, G.; von Hafe, P.
Netherlands Journal of Medicine 67(2): 72-75
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-2977 PMID: 19299850 Document Number: 632927
Encephalopathy is a rare side effect of third- and fourth-generation cephalosporins. Renal failure and previous disease of the central nervous system predispose to this neurotoxicity. We describe a case of encephalopathy with generalised triphasic waves in a patient with pre-existent cerebrovascular disease who was treated with ceftriaxone for a urinary tract infection. Early recognition of this complication is relevant given that ceftriaxone discontinuation reverted the neurological syndrome.