Local Allergic Reaction to Ocular Chloramphenicol Ointment: A Diagnosis by High Index of Clinical Suspicion
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical Research and Ophthalmology - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Chloramphenicol is a widely used topical ointment applied routinely for ocular and periorbital infections due to its wide spectrum of anti-bacterial activity. Local delayed hypersensitivity reaction to chloramphenicol is a well reported but uncommon adverse effect, and has been reported to mismanaged initially as an infective cellulitis. The confirmatory tests for drug allergy are often not possible in developing countries and hence, the diagnosis is usually made with high index of clinical suspicion. Hereby, we are reporting a case of local hypersensitivity reaction to chloramphenicol after ocular use for adenexal infection, which was diagnosed with high index of suspicion without any diagnostic test, and was managed timely and successfully.
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Ratnesh Ranjan, Shikha Ranjan
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