Type II hypersensitivity and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Journal Title: Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Type II hypersensitivity reaction is an unusual response to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.We discuss a case of rash and pancytopenia immediately following the use of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole in an adolescent female.
Authors and Affiliations
Shelby Allen, Sean Ervin
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP223877
- DOI 10.17511
- Views 146
- Downloads 0
Cerebro arteriovenous malformation presenting as recurrent epistaxis: a rare entity
An arteriovenous malformation is an abnormal tangle of blood vessels in the brain or spine. Some AVM's have no specific symptoms and little or no signs to one's life or health, while others cause severe and devastating e...
Peritoneal dialysis in PICU in a tertiary care hospital- a one year analysis
Background:Renal replacement therapy has as established role in the pediatric intensive care unit. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) has been successfully used as a therapy for Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) since 1946. It is a freque...
Clinical profile and outcome of dengue among hospitalized children - a single centre prospective study
Introduction: Dengue is the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease in the world.In India, there is increased proportion of Dengue cases with severe disease. Early recognition and prompt initiation of appropr...
Pattern of congenital heart diseases in a tertiary care teachinghospital, Chinna Kakani, Guntur
Objective: To evaluate the spectrum and pattern of congenital heart diseases in NRI general hospital, a tertiary care teaching hospital, Chinna Kakani, Andhra Pradesh. Methods: A retrospective hospital based analysis of...
Evaluation of the benefits and efficacy of light emitting diode (LED) device with respect to conventional fluorescent tube phototherapy device in neonatal hyper bilurubenimia in near term and full term neonates
Introduction: Neonatal jaundice is a common, in most cases a benign problem in neonates. About 60% of term and 80% of preterm babies develop jaundice during the first week of life. About 5-10% of all newborns need photot...