Key Clinical Message: Neurogenic fever (NF) is a potentially life-threatening complication commonly seen in patients with pontine hemorrhage. This case report highlights the successful use of oral baclofen and propranolol as an effective treatment strategy to manage NF.
Abstract: Neurogenic fever (NF) is a common complication following pontine hemorrhage and poses significant challenges for clinicians in terms of diagnosis, management, and patient outcomes.
Introduction And Importance: While 14-day triple therapy with clarithromycin is a common approach for eradicating infection, it is essential to note that this treatment does not come without potential side effects.
Case Presentation: We present the case of a 34-year-old male who presented to the emergency department with severe vomiting and abdominal pain. Subsequent evaluation revealed that the patient had developed drug-induced liver injury (DILI).
Rheumatic heart disease results from the damage to heart valves caused by one or more episodes of rheumatic fever leading to a variety of cardiac complications. Although less common in developed parts of the world, it is one of the most common acquired heart diseases in low- and middle-income countries including Nepal, affecting children and young people. Primary prevention with prompt treatment of streptococcal throat infections and long-term secondary antibiotic prophylaxis with benzathine penicillin G are the key intervention strategies.
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