Ceftriaxone induced thrombocytopenia in a child

Bratisl Lek Listy. 2011;112(2):97-8.

Abstract

A variety of diseases, hereditary conditions, toxins and drugs may cause thrombocytopenia. Thrombocytopenia induced by ceftriaxone has been rarely reported. In this case, ceftriaxone-induced thrombocytopenia is presented in a 2-year-old girl due to rare presentation (Ref. 10). Full Text in free PDF www.bmj.sk.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
  • Ceftriaxone / adverse effects*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Thrombocytopenia / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Ceftriaxone