Staph is caused by a bacterium; neuroleptic malignant syndrome
is not.
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Most cases of neuroleptic malignant syndrome develop between
four to 14 days of the initiation of a new drug or an increase in
dose.
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Arthur Lazarus has written:
'The neuroleptic malignant syndrome and related conditions' --
subject(s): Adverse effects, Antipsychotic drugs, Catatonia, Major
Tranquilizing Agents, Malignant hyperthermia, Neuroleptic malignant
syndrome, Side effects
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The usual diagnostic criteria for neuroleptic malignant syndrome
includes the presence of hyperthermia (temperature over 38?C or
101?F) with no other assignable cause, muscle rigidity.