Oral vancomycin desensitisation to treat Clostridium difficile infection in a vancomycin allergic patient

Oral vancomycin desensitisation to treat Clostridium difficile infection in a vancomycin allergic patient

The prevalence of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is increasing worldwide. Oral vancomycin is an effective and frequently used treatment. However, patients with CDI who are allergic to intravenous vancomycin cannot receive oral vancomycin due to the risk of anaphylaxis if given the oral form.W...

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Veröffentlicht in:The World Allergy Organization journal 2013-09, Vol.6 (1), p.16-16, Article 16
Hauptverfasser: Mahabir, Shanti, Lim, Ren Yik, Fitzpatrick, Fidelma, Magee, Colm, Keogan, Mary
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Allergic reaction
Allergy
Allergy desensitization
Care and treatment
Case Report
Clostridium infections
Complications and side effects
Drug allergy
Patient outcomes
Vancomycin
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Zusammenfassung:The prevalence of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is increasing worldwide. Oral vancomycin is an effective and frequently used treatment. However, patients with CDI who are allergic to intravenous vancomycin cannot receive oral vancomycin due to the risk of anaphylaxis if given the oral form.We present a case where oral vancomycin desensitisation was used to successfully treat a vancomycin allergic patient with recurrent CDI.
ISSN:1939-4551
1939-4551
DOI:10.1186/1939-4551-6-16