Jarisch-Herxheimer reactions

A form of Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction — A dangerous reaction to endotoxin-like products released by the death of harmful microorganisms within the body during antibiotic treatment.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction
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