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Vancomycin-Induced DRESS Syndrome: An Important Concern in Orthopedic Surgery
Joint Authors
Littlehales, Emma
Murray, Odhrán
Dunsmuir, Robert
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-06-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
DRESS (drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms) is a potentially serious complication when prolonged courses of antibiotics are given to patients, with an average onset of 2–6 weeks after commencement.
There is a high mortality rate (1–10%).
We report the case of a 62-year-old male who developed DRESS after seven weeks of antibiotic treatment with vancomycin for a deep spinal metalwork infection.
We describe the typical rash and biochemical results, including eosinophilia, as well as the systemic signs seen in this case.
The criteria for diagnosis of DRESS, including the RegiSCAR scoring system and commonly affected systems (renal, cardiac, and hepatic), are detailed, and we also discuss evidence for steroid treatment and considerations important in the use of this.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Littlehales, Emma& Murray, Odhrán& Dunsmuir, Robert. 2018. Vancomycin-Induced DRESS Syndrome: An Important Concern in Orthopedic Surgery. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146949
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Littlehales, Emma…[et al.]. Vancomycin-Induced DRESS Syndrome: An Important Concern in Orthopedic Surgery. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146949
American Medical Association (AMA)
Littlehales, Emma& Murray, Odhrán& Dunsmuir, Robert. Vancomycin-Induced DRESS Syndrome: An Important Concern in Orthopedic Surgery. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146949
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1146949