Publications by authors named "Zay Yar Aung"
Unlabelled: Neutropenia by non-chemotherapy drugs is an extremely rare idiosyncratic life-threatening drug reaction. Ceftriaxone and meropenem are widely used broad-spectrum antibiotics and are generally safe and well tolerated. The authors present a case of neutropenia induced by ceftriaxone and meropenem in an adult patient.
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- - A black hairy tongue is a harmless condition marked by tongue discoloration, often caused by ineffective shedding of tongue cells and can be triggered by factors like smoking, medications, or poor oral hygiene.
- - The prevalence of this condition varies, and while many patients are asymptomatic, it can still be visually unappealing and typically requires a clinical assessment for diagnosis.
- - Treatment usually involves identifying and stopping the cause, along with practicing good oral hygiene, and while complications are rare, it's important for healthcare providers to recognize the condition associated with certain antibiotics like co-amoxiclav.