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  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Pharmacology

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  • Kounis syndrome (KS) links allergic reactions to acute coronary syndromes.
  • Mast cells and histamine are implicated in KS pathogenesis via inflammatory pathways.

Observation:

  • A young male patient developed KS during empyema drainage.
  • The trigger was identified as rifampicin, an antibiotic.
  • The patient had no prior history of coronary artery disease.

Findings:

  • This is the first reported case of KS induced by rifampicin.
  • The study details the clinical presentation and management of this rare event.

Implications:

  • Rifampicin can be an etiological factor for Kounis syndrome.
  • Clinicians should consider KS in patients with angina and allergic reactions.
  • Broadening the differential diagnosis for acute coronary syndromes is crucial.