Bactrim-induced Severe Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy

Abstract

A 29-year-old Caucasian woman at 30 weeks’ gestation presented with severe and asymptomatic thrombocytopenia with a platelet count of 17 × 109/L after completing 9 days out of a 10-day course of Bactrim DS for a nasal abscess. Upon further investigation, Bactrim-induced thrombocytopenia was diagnosed. After discontinuing this medication, her laboratory abnormalities immediately improved without any additional interventions.

Authors and Affiliations

Shiwei Huang, Robert Tenney, Muhammad Azharuddin, Mridul Gupta, Wael Ghali

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  • EP ID EP328326
  • DOI 10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/30229
  • Views 108
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Shiwei Huang, Robert Tenney, Muhammad Azharuddin, Mridul Gupta, Wael Ghali (2016). Bactrim-induced Severe Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy. International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports, 8(2), 1-4. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-328326