| A case of Stevens-Johnson syndrome caused by moxifloxacin |
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Gyung Mi Lee, Kang Kim, Jeong Bae Park, Jeong Ill Suh |
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| Moxifloxacin에 의해 발생한 Stevens-Johnson 증후군 1예 |
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이경미·김 강·박정배·서정일, Kang Kim, Jeong Bae Park, Jeong Ill Suh |
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| Abstract |
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome is an acute life-threatening disease. Antibiotics such as cephalosporins and quinolone are rarely associated
with severe adverse skin reactions. We reported a case of Stevens-Johnson syndrome in a 62-year-old male thought to be
caused by the use of moxifloxacin. After using moxifloxacin for a period of 2 weeks, the patient developed diffuse maculopapular
eruptions over his entire body. The histological and clinical features were compatible with those of Stevens-Johnson syndrome. We
concluded that, although uncommon, moxifloxacin can cause severe adverse skin reactions in some patients who are allergic to certain
antibiotics. (Korean J Med 77:S1124-S1127, 2009) |
| Key Words:
Moxifloxacin; Stevens-Johnson syndrome |
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