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Fatal nevirapine-induced Stevens- Johnson syndrome with HIV-associated mania


Z Zingela
A Bronkhorst
WM Qwesha
BP Magigaba

Abstract

Mania with psychotic features is one of the common presenting clusters of psychiatric symptoms in HIV-infected patients. Commonly, patients with HIV-associated mania receive antiretroviral treatment, mood stabilisers and antipsychotics. This case of Stevens-Johnson syndrome highlights the dilemmas and complications that may arise when prescribing multiple  medications in HIV-associated psychiatric disorders.

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