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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2018-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Orthopedics |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/1439073 |
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