Therapeutic trial of rifabutin after rifampicin-associated dress syndrome in tuberculosis-human immunodeficiency virus coinfected patients

  • Rannakoe J. Lehloenya
  • , Sipho Dlamini
  • , Rudzani Muloiwa
  • , Betty Kakande
  • , Mzudumile R. Ngwanya
  • , Gail Todd
  • , Keertan Dheda

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Abstract

Elimination of a rifamycin from the treatment regimen for tuberculosis negatively impacts outcomes. Cross-reactivity between the rifamycins after drug eruptions is unclear. We report 6 consecutive human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients with rifampicin-associated drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome confirmed on diagnostic rechallenge. The patients subsequently tolerated rifabutin. These data inform clinical management of tuberculosis-associated drug reactions.

Original languageEnglish
JournalOpen Forum Infectious Diseases
Volume3
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2016
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Alternative
  • Rifabutin
  • Rifampicin-associated drug eruption
  • Tuberculosis HIV coinfection

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Infectious Diseases

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