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The blue man: A case of dapsone-induced methaemoglobinaemia

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Methaemoglobinaemia is a life threatening condition. Dapsone-induced methaemoglobinaemia is the most common acquired causes of methaemoglobinaemia. We report a case of dapsone-induced methaemoglobinaemia in a patient with underlying retroviral disease.

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.09.436

Authors: Y.A. Tan, G.S. Rajahram

Institution: Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Methemoglobinemia and Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Subfield: Hematology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,750