Cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis associated with levofloxacin therapy.
Many cases of cutaneous vasculitis are drug-induced with histology revealing leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV). We present a case of levofloxacin-associated LCV successfully treated with prednisone and cessation of the offending drug. Although case reports describe a link between LCV and older fluoroquinolones, such as ciprofloxacin and ofloxacin, recent reports have implicated the newer fluoroquinolone levofloxacin. Recognition of fluoroquinolone-induced cutaneous vasculitis is important as continuation or re-exposure of the offending agent may have life-threatening consequences.
Department of Internal Medicine and.
Dana M
DM
Blyth
Infectious Disease Service, San Antonio Military Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, USA.
Elizabeth
E
Markelz
Infectious Disease Service, San Antonio Military Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, USA.
Jason F
JF
Okulicz
drug induced cutaneous vasculitis; fluoroquinolone.; leukocytoclastic vasculitis; levofloxacin