Anaphylactic reactions to topical antibiotic combinations.
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چکیده
We describe two patients who developed anaphylaxis type reactions following the application of the topical antibiotic Polyfax (polymixin B and bacitracin). We draw attention to this potentially serious complication of topical antibiotic preparations and emphasize the need for careful history taking before prescribing such preparations.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 66 780 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990