ABSTRACT
Antibiotics are widely prescribed and have a generally favorable safety profile. Common adverse effects such as rash and diarrhea are well recognized, but less common ones may go unrecognized. This review highlights rare but potentially lethal complications associated with antibiotics.
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- Maria Elena Ruiz, MD⇑
- Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
- ADDRESS:
Maria Elena Ruiz, MD, Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, 110 Irving Street NW 2A38C, Washington, DC 20010; mariaelena.ruiz{at}medstar.net
- Glenn W. Wortmann, MD
ABSTRACT
Antibiotics are widely prescribed and have a generally favorable safety profile. Common adverse effects such as rash and diarrhea are well recognized, but less common ones may go unrecognized. This review highlights rare but potentially lethal complications associated with antibiotics.
- Copyright © 2019 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. All Rights Reserved.