Cefazolin-induced hemolytic anemia: a case report and systematic review of literature

Abstract Background Cefazolin is a first-generation cephalosporin commonly used for skin and soft tissue infections, abdominal and orthopedic surgery prophylaxis, and methicillin-sensitive staph aureus. Cephalosporins as a whole are known potential inducers of hemolytic anemia; however, mechanism of...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth Mause, Mohammad Selim, Manasa Velagapudi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-021-00604-9