A newborn with anaphylaxis due to vancomycin
Background. All drugs may cause hypersensitivity reactions. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency that rarely occurs in newborns due to immature immunity. Early diagnosis and treatment are life-saving. Vancomycin, a glycopeptide antibiotic with bactericidal action against Gram-positive bacteria,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hacettepe University Institute of Child Health
2022-12-01
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| Series: | The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://turkjpediatr.org/article/view/254 |