Cutaneous and systemic adverse reactions to antibiotics

Lucia Diaz, Ana M. Ciurea

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Abstract

Antibiotics cause a variety of cutaneous and systemic reactions. Reactions can range from mild exanthems to life-threatening toxic epidermal necrolysis. For this reason, it is important for dermatologists to recognize common cutaneous adverse reactions caused by specific antibiotics. This review highlights the clinical features and management of common adverse reactions to antibiotics.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)12-22
Number of pages11
JournalDermatologic Therapy
Volume25
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2012

Keywords

  • adverse reaction
  • antibiotics
  • cutaneous

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Dermatology

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