Genetic Variations and Antibiotic-Related Adverse Events
Nicola Principi,
Kyriakoula Petropulacos,
Susanna Esposito
Abstract:Antibiotic-related adverse events are common in both adults and children, and knowledge of the factors that favor the development of antibiotic-related adverse events is essential to limit their occurrence and severity. Genetics can condition the development of antibiotic-related adverse events, and the screening of patients with supposed or demonstrated specific genetic mutations may reduce drug-related adverse events. This narrative review discusses which genetic variations may influence the risk of antibiot… Show more
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