Reversible oxacillin-associated hepatitis in a 9-month-old boy

J Paediatr Child Health. 2008 Mar;44(3):146-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2007.01278.x.

Abstract

Herein we present a case of a 9-month-old boy admitted to our hospital for acute femoral osteomyelitis and hip septic arthritis treatment. Acute hepatitis with concomitant skin rash developed on the sixth day of intravenous oxacillin therapy. No other known virus- or drug-related skin eruption or hepatitis was suspected. The boy recovered completely after antibiotics were shifted to teicoplanin, and no sequelae were noted. To our knowledge, this boy is the youngest case of reported oxacillin-related hepatitis in the literatures.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / diagnosis
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Liver Function Tests
  • Male
  • Oxacillin / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Oxacillin