Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction

English

Etymology

Named after the Austrian dermatologist Adolf Jarisch and the German dermatologist Karl Herxheimer.

Noun

Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction (plural Jarisch-Herxheimer reactions)

1. (medicine) A dangerous reaction to endotoxin-like products released by the death of harmful microorganisms within the body during antibiotic treatment.

Derived terms

• herx