Levamisole-Contaminated Cocaine: An Emergent Cause of Vasculitis and Skin Necrosis
The prevalence of cocaine adulterated with levamisole-induced vasculitis is increasing and physicians should be aware of this unique entity. There have been many reports of cutaneous vasculitis syndrome caused by cocaine which is contaminated with levamisole. Levamisole was used as an antihelminth d...
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Main Authors: | Osama Souied, Hassan Baydoun, Zahraa Ghandour, Neville Mobarakai |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2014-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/434717 |
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