title: Reaction or infection: topical chloramphenicol treatment.
abstract: Chloramphenicol is a topical treatment that is used widely, especially in wounds around the eyes. In our practice there have been a number of cases of delayed hypersensitivity to chloramphenicol that has been mismanaged initially as an infective cellulitis. We hope to share some of  our experience of this uncommon reaction to highlight the delayed reaction that can occur with topical application of this drug.
authors: Greenslopes Hospital, Australia.
authors: R J
authors: RJ
authors: Livingston
authors: J W
authors: JW
authors: Butterworth
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Belt
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery; D002701:Chloramphenicol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009824:Ointments; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis; D017192:Skin Diseases, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D009824:Ointments; D002701:Chloramphenicol