Rifampicin induced thrombocytopenia.
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چکیده
Rifampicin occasionally causes thrombocytopenia when given as part of an intermittent regimen. A case is reported of severe thrombocytopenia developing after one dose of rifampicin, following a 4-month gap in daily therapy. The literature on rifampicin-induced thrombocytopenia is reviewed.
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Rifampicin induced thrombocytopenia.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
دوره 64 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1980