The 'Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction' is a systemic inflammatory response sometimes seen after the first dose of penicillin in patients with:
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Correct answer: Syphilis
This reaction is caused by the sudden release of lipoproteins and endotoxins from dying spirochetes (like Treponema pallidum). It presents as fever, chills, and headache shortly after starting treatment.
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