| Literature DB >> 12739107 |
M Goetz1, P R Galle, A Schwarting.
Abstract
Fulminant hepatic failure is an uncommon but life-threatening adverse reaction to antibiotic therapy. Reported here is a case of severe liver injury associated with ciprofloxacin administered for treatment of a gram-negative infection in a 79-year-old female. The patient presented with metabolic acidosis 48 hours after the first ciprofloxacin intake. Symptoms resolved after cessation of ciprofloxacin therapy. This report highlights an uncommon side effect of a commonly used antimicrobial agent.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 12739107 DOI: 10.1007/s10096-003-0914-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis ISSN: 0934-9723 Impact factor: 3.267