Linezolid-Associated Thrombocytopenia in Children With Renal Impairment
Author(s) -
Sara Jones,
Kristen R. Nichols,
Heather L. DeYoung,
Elaine G. Cox,
Chad A. Knoderer
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of the pediatric infectious diseases society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.269
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 2048-7207
pISSN - 2048-7193
DOI - 10.1093/jpids/piu035
Subject(s) - medicine , linezolid , renal function , retrospective cohort study , cohort , creatinine , pediatrics , cohort study , impaired renal function , intensive care medicine , vancomycin , staphylococcus aureus , biology , bacteria , genetics
Impaired renal function has been associated with an increased risk of thrombocytopenia in adults receiving linezolid. Findings from this retrospective cohort demonstrate an association between thrombocytopenia and lower creatinine clearance in children receiving linezolid.
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