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Fixed eruption due to erythromycin. A case report.

J F Florido Lopez1, M C Lopez Serrano, J Belchi Hernandez

  • 1Allergy Unit, Hospital, La Paz, Madrid, Spain.

Allergy
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

This case report details a fixed eruption caused by erythromycin, a rare adverse drug reaction. Cross-sensitivity with other macrolide antibiotics was not observed in this instance.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Dermatology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Fixed drug eruptions are a type of adverse drug reaction characterized by recurrent, localized lesions at the same site with repeated exposure.
  • Erythromycin, a macrolide antibiotic, is infrequently implicated in fixed eruptions.

Observation:

  • A case of fixed eruption attributed to erythromycin is presented.
  • This represents one of the few documented instances of this specific drug-induced reaction.

Findings:

  • The patient experienced a fixed eruption following erythromycin administration.
  • Testing did not reveal cross-sensitivity to other macrolide antibiotics, suggesting a specific reaction to erythromycin.

Implications:

  • This case adds to the limited literature on erythromycin-induced fixed eruptions.
  • Understanding specific drug sensitivities is crucial for patient management and avoiding recurrent adverse reactions.

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