Vancomycin-Induced DRESS Syndrome: An Important Concern in Orthopedic Surgery

DRESS (drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms) is a potentially serious complication when prolonged courses of antibiotics are given to patients, with an average onset of 2–6 weeks after commencement. There is a high mortality rate (1–10%). We report the case of a 62-year-old male who...

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Main Authors: Emma Littlehales, Odhrán Murray, Robert Dunsmuir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/1439073
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