Serum sickness-like reactions from cefaclor in children.

Hebert, A A; Sigman, E S; Levy, M L · J Am Acad Dermatol · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Cefaclor is an oral semisynthetic cephalosporin that is popular in the treatment of infections in children. This drug has been associated with a serum sickness--like reaction characterized by an urticarial eruption, pruritus, arthritis, and/or arthralgias. We report 12 additional cases of cefaclor-related serum sickness--like reactions in children. All patients improved after discontinuation of the drug and no long-term complications resulted.

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