Fasciitis Complicating Subcutaneous Injection of Interferon Beta
Data pertaining to 65 patients treated at the Health Sciences Center Hepatology Research Unit in Winnipeg, Manitoba describing local complications related to subcutaneous interferon (IFN) injection administered to treat hepatitis C virus infection are presented. Nine patients experienced local eryth...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2000-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2000/969163 |
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| Summary: | Data pertaining to 65 patients treated at
the Health Sciences Center Hepatology Research Unit in Winnipeg,
Manitoba describing local complications related to subcutaneous
interferon (IFN) injection administered to treat hepatitis C
virus infection are presented. Nine patients experienced local erythematous
reactions at the injection region. No life-threatening
complications were identified. One case of fasciitis complicating
IFN injection – a complication not previously reported – was successfully
managed with surgical debridement and antibiotic therapy.
This case is a dramatic example of why sterile technique
during infections must be adhered to. |
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| ISSN: | 0835-7900 |