Herxheimer reaction


Herx·hei·mer re·ac·tion

(herks'hī-mĕr), an inflammatory reaction in syphilitic tissues (skin, mucous membrane, nervous system, or viscera) induced in certain cases by specific treatment with arsphenamine (Salvarsan), mercury, or antibiotics; believed to be due to a rapid release of treponemal antigen with an associated allergic reaction in the patient. Synonym(s): Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction

Herx·hei·mer re·ac·tion

(herks'hīm-er rē-ak'shŭn) A systemic inflammatory reaction affecting the skin, mucous membranes, nervous system, or viscera occurring after antimicrobial treatment of treponemal disease (e.g., syphilis, Lyme disease); believed to be due to a rapid release of treponemal antigen with an associated allergic reaction in the patient.
Synonym(s): Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction.

Herxheimer reaction

See JARISCH-HERXHEIMER REACTION.

Herxheimer,

Karl, German dermatologist, 1861-1944. Herxheimer reaction - an inflammatory reaction in syphilitic tissues induced by specific treatment with Salvarsan, mercury, or antibiotics. Synonym(s): Jarisch-Herxheimer reactionHerxheimer spiralJarisch-Herxheimer reaction - Synonym(s): Herxheimer reaction

Herx·hei·mer re·ac·tion

(herks'hīm-er rē-ak'shŭn) Inflammatory reaction in patients with syphilis induced in some cases by treatment with some drugs.
Synonym(s): Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction.