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Muhammad Areeb Ashfaq1, Hajira Z Malik2, Leena Patel1
1Internal Medicine, University of South Alabama, Mobile, USA.
Cureus
|May 1, 2025
Summary
Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) from cephalosporins is rare. This case report details a 40-year-old female who developed DILI after cefdinir treatment for a urinary tract infection, emphasizing careful medical history.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Pharmacology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a significant clinical concern.
- Cephalosporins are infrequently associated with DILI.
- Cefdinir, a third-generation cephalosporin, is commonly prescribed for bacterial infections.

