<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>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.</p></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.

Vancomycin-induced neutropenia associated with anti-granulocyte antibodies

University of South Florida College of Medicine

Immunohematology

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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 associated with anti-granulocyte antibodies

Published Online: Dec 20, 2020

Page range: 41 - 43

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21307/immunohematology-2019-1039

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