Vancomycin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in a 35-Year-Old Female With Pneumonia: A Case Report
Frederick Gyabaah,
Bhavi Trivedi,
Swathi Prakash
et al.
Abstract:Vancomycin is one of the most empirically used antibiotics in severely ill patients in hospitalized settings. Vancomycin-induced thrombocytopenia (VITP) is a rare and potentially life-threatening complication that requires immediate recognition. Platelet destruction is largely immune-mediated and results in a precipitous drop in the platelet count over a short period of time. Most cases of VITP are drug-dependent, as discontinuation of the offending agent frequently results in a timely return to baseline to pr… Show more
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