Piperazine neurotoxicity: worm wobble revisited.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-1995
Abstract
Piperazine has been used to treat pinworm and roundworm infections for over 40 years. Piperazine-induced cerebellar ataxia, causing the dropping of objects, clumsiness, and gait abnormalities, has been infrequently reported, usually in the setting of overdose or renal insufficiency. The unusual case of an otherwise well child who developed ataxia following seven days of piperazine citrate therapy is reported.
Journal Title
The Journal of emergency medicine
Volume
13
Issue
3
First Page
341
Last Page
343
MeSH Keywords
Anthelmintics; Cerebellar Ataxia; Child; Emergencies; Humans; Male; Piperazines
Keywords
Pinworms; Roundworms; Piperazine side effects
Recommended Citation
Conners, G. P. Piperazine neurotoxicity: worm wobble revisited. The Journal of emergency medicine 13, 341-343 (1995).
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