Agranulocytosis Induced by Vancomycin in an ESRD Patient on CAPD
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
;
: 58-61, 2004.
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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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Asunto principal:
Infecciones Estafilocócicas
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Vancomicina
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Catéteres de Permanencia
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Factor Estimulante de Colonias de Granulocitos
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Diálisis Peritoneal Ambulatoria Continua
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Agranulocitosis
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Fallo Renal Crónico
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Antibacterianos
Límite:
Anciano
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
Año:
2004
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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