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Reaction or infection: topical chloramphenicol treatment
Chloramphenicol is a topical treatment that is used widely, especially in wounds around the eyes. In our practice there have been a number of cases of delayed hypersensitivity to chloramphenicol that has been mismanaged initially as an infective cellulitis. We hope to share some of our experience of...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Royal College of Surgeons
2013
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3964666/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23317719 http://dx.doi.org/10.1308/003588413X13511609955418 |
| Sumario: | Chloramphenicol is a topical treatment that is used widely, especially in wounds around the eyes. In our practice there have been a number of cases of delayed hypersensitivity to chloramphenicol that has been mismanaged initially as an infective cellulitis. We hope to share some of our experience of this uncommon reaction to highlight the delayed reaction that can occur with topical application of this drug. |
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