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[Cefaclor therapy followed by serum sickness-like symptoms]
Orvosi Hetilap
|April 6, 1997
Summary
Cefaclor, an oral antibiotic, can cause serum sickness-like reactions in children. Symptoms include fever, joint swelling, and skin rashes, with elevated liver enzymes observed.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Cefaclor is a widely prescribed oral cephalosporin antibiotic.
- Adverse drug reactions, particularly dermatological, require thorough investigation.