Tremore e corea da alte dosi di cotrimossazolo in una bambina con infezione polmonare da Pneumocystis carinii

The Authors describe a case of a child with interstitial lung disease caused by Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia who developed tremors and choreic movements after treatment with high doses of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. The patient developed immune deficiency due to prolonged immunosuppressive therapy. The tremors disappeared 3 days after the drug was discontinued. Paediatricians should be aware of the possible occurrence of tremors and choreic movements among children who are receiving high doses of TMP/SMX.