Ciprofloxacin-Induced Reaction Imitating a Lupus Flare: A Case Report.

ciprofloxacin ciprofloxacin skin reaction lupus flare systemic lupus erythematosus

Journal

Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
28 May 2020
Historique:
entrez: 4 7 2020
pubmed: 4 7 2020
medline: 4 7 2020
Statut: epublish

Résumé

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can affect almost any organ in the body. It usually runs a chronic course with systemic inflammation, and age at diagnosis varies from 15 to 44 years. Laboratory reports often show high anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) levels, increased anti-double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (anti-dsDNA) levels, and low complement levels. 'Lupus flare' is a term used for an acute exacerbation of previously existing SLE. It usually manifests as an acute worsening of clinical signs and symptoms, along with an abrupt change in typical laboratory values. Triggers for a lupus flare include viral or bacterial infections, acute stress, and various environmental factors such as ultraviolet (UV) light. Ciprofloxacin is a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic used for various bacterial infections. On rare occasions, ciprofloxacin can cause adverse effects in the body, which may resemble an acute flare of SLE symptoms in patients with previously controlled disease. We have presented such a case of ciprofloxacin-induced reactions mimicking a lupus flare in an SLE patient.

Identifiants

pubmed: 32617205
doi: 10.7759/cureus.8327
pmc: PMC7325334
doi:

Types de publication

Case Reports

Langues

eng

Pagination

e8327

Informations de copyright

Copyright © 2020, Liaqat et al.

Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Auteurs

Adnan Liaqat (A)

Internal Medicine, Southeast Health Medical Center, Alabama, USA.

Aisha Barlas (A)

Internal Medicine, Mercy Health, Rockford, USA.

Talal Barlas (T)

Internal Medicine, The Wright Center, Scranton, USA.

Hamna Khurram (H)

Internal Medicine, Wah Medical College, Wah Cantonment, PAK.

Hamza Liaqat (H)

Internal Medicine, Wah Medical College, Wah Cantonment, PAK.

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