Abstract

Various delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions have been reported following teicoplanin administration, including drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP). Until recently, IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reactions to teicoplanin were considered to be rare. However, reports of such reactions have increased in recent years. These case reports also suggest that teicoplanin skin testing can predict IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reactions. In the present case, teicoplanin skin prick and intradermal tests were negative, yet an immediate skin reaction occurred during provocation.

Author Details

Authors

• Nur Betül Baştuğ İnan
• Özge Göktürk
• Yavuz Karahan
• Kurtuluş Aksu

Departments

• Division of Immunology and Allergy, Department of Chest Diseases, Ankara Atatürk Sanatoryum Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Türkiye

Address

Kurtuluş Aksu, MD, Professor in Allergy and Pulmonology, Ankara Atatürk Sanatoryum Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, 06280, Keçiören, Ankara, Türkiye
Email: [email protected]

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