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Defining risk factors for red man syndrome in children and adults.
The Pediatric infectious disease journal - 1 May 2012
Myers Angela L, Gaedigk Andrea, Dai Hongying, James Laura P, Jones Bridgette L, Neville Kathleen A
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BACKGROUND: Red man syndrome (RMS) is a well-known adverse reaction that occurs in pediatric patients receiving vancomycin, yet reported prevalence is varied, and characteristics and risk factors are not well understood. Our objective was to determine the prevalence, characteristics and risk factors for RMS in pediatric patients receiving vancomycin, including contributing genetic factors. METHODS: A multicenter...
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