Herxheimer, Karl

Herxheimer,

Karl, German dermatologist, 1861-1944. Herxheimer reaction - an inflammatory reaction in syphilitic tissues induced by specific treatment with Salvarsan, mercury, or antibiotics. Synonym(s): Jarisch-Herxheimer reactionHerxheimer spiralJarisch-Herxheimer reaction - Synonym(s): Herxheimer reaction