Agranulocytosis Induced by Vancomycin in an ESRD Patient on CAPD
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
;
: 58-61, 2004.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-113960
ABSTRACT
Agranulocytosis is a rare adverse effect associated with prolonged vancomycin therapy, and is potentially serious, especially in end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. We describe a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patient that developed vancomycin-induced agranulocytosis during treatment for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) -associated external cuff infection and pneumonia. The agranulocytosis was rapidly resolved by granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) therapy and by the discontinuation of vancomycin.
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Main subject:
Staphylococcal Infections
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Vancomycin
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Catheters, Indwelling
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Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor
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Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory
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Agranulocytosis
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Kidney Failure, Chronic
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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