Ciprofloxacin-induced toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) in a nonagerian: a case report

被引:9
作者
Mandal, B [1 ]
Steward, M [1 ]
Singh, S [1 ]
Jones, H [1 ]
机构
[1] Radcliffe Infirm, Oxford OX2 6HE, England
关键词
ciprofloxacin; toxic epidermal necrolysis; elderly;
D O I
10.1093/ageing/afh088
中图分类号
R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;
摘要
A 93-year-old lady developed extensive skin lesions following treatment with ciprofloxacin for urinary tract infection. Skin biopsy confirmed toxic epidermal necrolysis. She died within 48 hours of onset of her skin signs in spite of active management. Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a rare but serious side-effect of ciprofloxacin.
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页码:405 / 406
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