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Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction

Synonyms

Herxheimer reaction

Definition

A Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction can appear a short time after the onset of antibiotic therapy . Due to a massive destruction of pathogens, toxins are set free. These toxins cause a release of substances which support the inflammatory reaction (so-called


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