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Steven Siemieniak1, Michael J Yoo1
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX, United States of America.
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
|February 16, 2022
Summary
Oseltamivir can cause rare but severe adverse reactions. This case highlights oral erythema multiforme as a potential side effect, emphasizing the need for prompt recognition in patients treated for influenza.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Oseltamivir is a widely prescribed antiviral medication for influenza.
- Severe dermatologic and mucosal adverse reactions to oseltamivir are uncommon.
- Previous reports of mucosal changes associated with oseltamivir also involved skin manifestations.
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