Metronidazole-induced encephalopathy delayed diagnosis due to cerebellar infarction: A case report.

One week after the discontinuation of the drug, the patient's cognition improved to the extent that communication was possible. Thus, even if other neurological deficits, such as cerebellar infarction, are found in patients with long-term disability, the possibility of metronidazole-induced encephalopathy should be considered when metronidazole is used for a long time.