Linezolid-Induced Toxic Optic Neuropathy
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Linezolid-induced optic neuropathy
Many systemic antimicrobials have been implicated to cause ocular adverse effects. This is especially relevant in multidrug therapy where more than one drug can cause a similar ocular adverse effect. We describe a case of progressive loss of vision associated with linezolid therapy. A 45-year-old male patient who was on treatment with multiple second-line anti-tuberculous drugs including linezo...
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عنوان ژورنال: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology
سال: 2020
ISSN: 0974-9233
DOI: 10.4103/meajo.meajo_73_20