Anaphylaxis in a Newborn Due to Ampicillin

Anaphylaxis, an allergic reaction that is rapid in onset, is rare in the neonatal period due to immaturity of the immunological system. A case of threeday- old male neonate with ampicillin-induced anaphylaxis is reported here. Although drug allergies are rare in newborns, due to their life-threaten...

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Main Authors: Nagehan Katipoğlu, Abdullah Barış Akcan, Münevver Kaynak Türkmen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2018-12-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Research
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Online Access: http://jpedres.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/anaphylaxis-in-a-newborn-due-to-ampicillin/21209