Abstract
Fixed drug eruption is an infrequent but well-known adverse event most commonly associated with antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. We herein describe a second reported instance of vancomycin-induced fixed drug eruption involving an extensive area of the body surface.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Drug Eruptions / diagnosis*
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Drug Eruptions / etiology
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Drug Eruptions / pathology
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Humans
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Hydrocephalus
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Male
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Meningocele
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Spinal Dysraphism
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Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy*
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Vancomycin / administration & dosage
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Vancomycin / adverse effects*
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Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt*
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Vancomycin