Cephalosporin Induced Neurotoxicity-A Rare Cause of Acute Encephalopathy

Authors

Huda Fatima, Mercy St Vincent Medical CenterFollow
Partow Kebriaei, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Muzaffar H. Qazilbash, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Files

Department

Stem Cell Transplantation & Cellular Therapy

Value and Impact

Cephalosporin induced neurotoxicity is a rarely recognized yet important cause of acute onset encephalopathy in the hospital setting. It is important to recognize as it is easily preventable and treatable whereas lack of awareness about this diagnosis can lead to incorrect differential diagnoses and harmful, even life threatening treatment and management. Hence greater awareness is essential for treating physicians and caregivers.

Publication Date

3-2022

Keywords

encephalopathy, neurotoxicity, cephalosporins, delirium, psychosis, iatrogenic

Recommended Citation

Fatima, Huda; Kebriaei, Partow; and Qazilbash, Muzaffar H., "Cephalosporin Induced Neurotoxicity-A Rare Cause of Acute Encephalopathy" (2022). 2022 Education Week Poster Showcase. 6.
https://openworks.mdanderson.org/edwk22/6