Ofloxacin-induced vasculitis.
We describe a patient with hypersensitivity vasculitis due to ofloxacin therapy; the vasculitis was associated with elevated transaminase and IgA levels. Cyclophosphamide and intravenous pulse prednisolone resulted in clinical improvement.
Ceyhan
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Division of Medical Intensive Care Unit and Pulmonary Medicine, Marmara University Hospital, Altunizade Istanbul, Turkey.
Lawrence
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Sungur
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Ahiskali
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Celikel
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T
D000368:Aged; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015242:Ofloxacin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D015242:Ofloxacin