Topical Betadine Exposure Precipitating Sterile Cerebritis and Systemic Iodine Toxicity

Abstract

Cerebritis may present with encephalopathy, seizures, localizing neurologic deficits, or death. Betadine is an antimicrobial solution with high iodine content, and iodine has well-known toxicity. Here we report a case of sterile cerebritis secondary to repeated betadine exposure from caring for an extensive open wound of the scalp.