Anaphylaxis in a Newborn Due to Ampicillin

Anaphylaxis, an allergic reaction that is rapid in onset, is rare in the neonatal period due to immaturity of the immunological system. A case of three-day-old male neonate with ampicillin-induced anaphylaxis is reported here. Although drug allergies are rare in newborns, due to their life-threaten...

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Published in:The journal of pediatric research 2018-12, Vol.5 (4), p.228-230
Main Authors: Katipoglu, Nagehan, Akcan, Abdullah Baris, Turkmen, Munevver Kaynak
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adverse effect
Allergens
Allergy
Ampicillin
Anaphylaxis
Antibiotics
Care and treatment
Case studies
Causes of
Complications and side effects
Dosage and administration
Drug therapy
Immunoglobulin E
Immunoglobulins
newborn
Newborn infants
Penicillins
Premature infants
Respiratory distress syndrome
Tıp
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Summary:Anaphylaxis, an allergic reaction that is rapid in onset, is rare in the neonatal period due to immaturity of the immunological system. A case of three-day-old male neonate with ampicillin-induced anaphylaxis is reported here. Although drug allergies are rare in newborns, due to their life-threaten features, close monitoring is important. Keywords: Adverse effect, ampicillin, anaphylaxis, newborn
ISSN:2147-9445
2147-9445
2587-2478
DOI:10.4274/jpr.05025