Anaphylaxis following the use of bacitracin ointment. Report of a case and review of the literature.
A 52-year-old woman suffered an acute anaphylactic reaction to topically applied bacitracin. An investigation disclosed the presence of concurrent type I and IV hypersensitivity to bacitracin. We review five other cases of anaphylactic reactions to topical medications and describe the clinical characteristics common to all six cases.
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D001414:Bacitracin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009824:Ointments; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy
D009824:Ointments; D001414:Bacitracin