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Probable Levofloxacin‐Induced Thrombocytopenia in a Patient Previously on Ciprofloxacin: A Case Report and Literature Review

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Drug-induced thrombocytopenia is a poorly understood, yet common phenomenon widely encountered in clinical practice. We present a case of suspected levofloxacin-induced thrombocytopenia, a rare side effect of a ubiquitous antibiotic, in a patient without similar effect to ciprofloxacin. This report builds upon other isolated case reports of fluoroquinolone-induced thrombocytopenia and demonstrates our algorithmic approach to the issue as well as a literature review pertaining to fluoroquinolone-induced thrombocytopenia.

Source: Case Reports in Medicine

DOI: 10.1155/2016/2860645

Authors: A. Justine Landi, Robert Burkes

Institution: University of Louisville

Language: English

Topic: Platelet Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Hematology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $790