Hypersensitivity due to ceftriaxone mimicking measles in a child |
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| Authors: | Russelian Arulraj Chandrasekaran Venkatesh Nanda Chhavi Palanisamy Soundararajan |
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| Institution: | Department of Pediatrics, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pillaiyarkuppam, Puducherry - 607 402, India |
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| Abstract: | Ceftriaxone is a commonly used antibiotic in children for various infections like respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection and enteric fever. Hypersensitive reactions following ceftriaxone therapy are uncommon but are potentially life-threatening. The rash can resemble viral exanthems and may lead to a delay in the recognition and prompt treatment. Here we report a 7-year-old boy who presented with fever and rash with emphasis on recognizing ceftriaxone hypersensitivity and its management.KEY WORDS: Ceftriaxone allergy, child, hypersensitivity, maculopapular rash |
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