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Philippe Camus, M.D.
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Praziquantel
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Last update :
11/07/2012
I - Interstitial/parenchymal lung disease
I.a
Pneumonitis (ILD), acute and/or severe (may cause ARDS)
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V - Pleural and/or pericardial involvement
V.a
Pleural effusion (uni- or bilateral) (can accompany DI-LDs)
1
V.i
Pleuritis (can cause chest pain)
1
V.m
Pleuropericarditis - Pleuropericardial effusion (ANA unknown or negative)
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X - Systemic/Distant conditions, syndromes and reactions
X.g
Hypersensitivity reaction (may manifest with fever and/or skin, throat or airway involvement)
1
X.t
Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction
1
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Diagnosing DIRD
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Drug and radiation history
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Drug singularity - Correct identification of the drug
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Consistent timing of exposure v. onset of symptoms
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Clinical, imaging, BAL, pathological pattern consistent with the specific drug
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Careful exlusion of another cause
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Remission of symptoms with removal of drug
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Recurrence with rechallenge (rarely advisable)
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