Delayed aminopenicillin reaction associated to human herpes virus 6 infection mimicking DRESS syndrome

Background: DRESS syndrome (rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms) is an uncommon and severe drug-induced reaction. Clinical case: An 8-year-old boy was diagnosed with tonsillopharyngitis, and treatment with amoxicillin was started. One day later, he presented bilateral malar rash which evol...

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Main Authors: Laura Míguez-Martín, Helena Higelmo-Gómez, Ángela Gómez-Farpón, Francisco Álvarez-Caro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colegio Mexicano de Inmunología Clínica y Alergia, A.C. 2019-06-01
Series:Revista Alergia México
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Online Access:http://revistaalergia.mx/ojs/index.php/ram/article/view/540