Pseudomembranous colitis in a leukaemia unit: a report of five fatal cases.
Five cases of clindamycin-associated pseudomembranous colitis in leukaemic patients are reported. These cases were all fatal, and it is suggested that the use of clindamycin in leukaemic patients should be reserved for specific indications.
D000328:Adult; D002981:Clindamycin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003106:Colon / Q000473:pathology; D004761:Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007938:Leukemia / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008875:Middle Aged
D002981:Clindamycin