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Fusidic acid induced acute immunologic thrombocytopenia
N El-Kassar1, P Kalfon, P Fromont
1Laboratoire d'Immunologie Leuco-plaquettaire, Centre de Transfusion, Hopital Henri Mondor, Créteil, France.
British Journal of Haematology
|May 1, 1996
Summary
Fusidic acid can cause severe thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), a rare side effect. This condition resolved upon drug withdrawal and recurred upon reintroduction, indicating a direct drug-induced immune response.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Hematology
- Immunology
Background:
- Fusidic acid is a critical second-line antibiotic for multidrug-resistant staphylococcal infections.
- Thrombocytopenia is a potential adverse drug reaction, particularly in intensive care settings.
- The specific mechanism of fusidic acid-induced thrombocytopenia remains incompletely understood.