Axonal peripheral neuropathy in propionic acidemia: A severe side effect of long-term metronidazole therapy.

Neurology

From Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital (D.D., G.O., S.P., D. Maiorani, D. Martinelli, F.D., R.T., M.D., C.D.-V.), IRCCS; and Catholic University (G.O.), Fondazione Policlinico Agostino Gemelli, Rome, Italy.

Published: September 2018


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