Wednesday, August 3, 2011

AskDrKK: What are the lab abnormalities in drug fever?


Dr KK Answers:
1.    The white blood cell count can be elevated with accompanying eosinophilia
2.    The ESR is usually increased
3.    Liver and renal dysfunction
4.    Urine can be checked for eosinophils especially in interstitial nephritis caused by beta-lactam antibiotics.

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