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Meropenem: A possible new culprit in eosinophilic lung diseases
Nathalie Abi Hatem1, Sabrina Campbell1, Edmundo Rubio1
1Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Environmental and Sleep Medicine, Roanoke, USA.
A rare case of eosinophilic pneumonia was caused by the antibiotic meropenem, presenting with fever, rash, and breathing difficulties. Promptly stopping meropenem and initiating steroids led to full recovery, emphasizing drug-induced lung disease awareness.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Pharmacology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Eosinophilic lung diseases encompass diverse pulmonary disorders with many potential causes.
- Drug-induced pulmonary eosinophilia is a recognized but often underdiagnosed condition.
- Cutaneous drug reactions frequently accompany pulmonary manifestations.
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