What is known and objective: Drug-induced haemolytic anaemia (DIHA) is a rare condition that has been associated with a multitude of medications. Although a few cephalosporins have been commonly implicated in DIHA, cephalexin has been reported in only a few cases.
Case description: We report a case of a 44-year-old woman who developed haemolytic anaemia after 5 days of therapy with cephalexin.
What is new and conclusion: Although DIHA is rare, it should not be overlooked in the differential diagnosis. This case adds to the limited number of reports of cephalexin-induced haemolytic anaemia.
Keywords: adverse effect; antibiotics; drug-related.
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