Vancomycin-induced neutropenia associated with anti-granulocyte antibodies

Domen, R.E.; Horowitz, S.

doi:10.21307/immunohematology-2019-1039

Abstract

Neutropenia is a rare complication associated with vancomycin, and the cause of this adverse reaction is not well understood. We report a case of vancomycin-induced neutropenia in which we were able to demonstrate anti-granulocyte antibodies. We also report the results of a bone marrow examination along with a brief review of the literature.

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Vancomycin-induced neutropenia associated with anti-granulocyte antibodies

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