Ertapenem-Induced Encephalopathy: A Case Report Highlighting Carbapenem-associated Neurotoxicity
Imran Khan, Kadir Abdi, Abdillahi, Vanessa Lasalle, Marlene Mansour, Arif Ismail, Bernadett Kovacs, Kaouther Derouiche, Caitlin Richler, Christine Landry, Sydney Morin, Kimberley Do, Laurent Montpetit, Marian Shafik & Pierre Thabet · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2025
Background: Ertapenem is a once-daily carbapenem antibiotic commonly used in the treatment of complicated infections. Although traditionally associated with a lower risk of central nervous system (CNS) toxicity compared to imipenem, emerging reports highlight the potential for er...
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10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i3443