Neutropenia associated with cephapirin therapy.
A case of neutropenia associated with cephapirin therapy is described. After discontinuation of cephapirin therapy, the neutrophil count returned to normal. Bone marrow examination revealed a marked reduction of polymorphonuclear leukocytes beyond the metamyelocyte stage and eosinophilia.
D000380:Agranulocytosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D001772:Blood Cell Count; D002511:Cephalosporins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002514:Cephapirin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009503:Neutropenia / Q000139:chemically induced*
D002511:Cephalosporins; D002514:Cephapirin