title: Acute hemolytic anemia caused by irregular rifampicin therapy.
abstract: Acute hemolytic anemia characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, vertigo, lumbar pain pallor and high fever due to an irregular and high dose of rifampicin is described in a 13-year-old girl during her treatment for tuberculosis. The presence of rifampicin-dependent antibodies was identified by special tests.
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Oğuz
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authors.lastname: Kanra
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gökalp
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gültekin
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000743:Anemia, Hemolytic / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012293:Rifampin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D012293:Rifampin