Serum sickness-like reactions

Cutis. 2002 May;69(5):395-7.

Abstract

A serum sickness-like reaction (SSLR) to drug administration usually consists of cutaneous rash, arthralgia/arthritis, and, often, fever. This entity rarely has been discussed in the dermatologic literature. We describe the case of a 3-year-old girl with urticaria, fever, and arthralgia that appeared 8 days after starting cefaclor therapy for otitis media.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cefaclor / adverse effects*
  • Cefaclor / therapeutic use
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Otitis Media / drug therapy
  • Serum Sickness / chemically induced*
  • Skin Diseases / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Cefaclor