Streptokinase‐Induced Serum Sickness: A Case Report
Serum sickness is rare; however, there is a significant hypersensitivity reaction to streptokinase used in different cardiac problems. Treatment often involves discontinuing the offending agent and administering corticosteroids. This case underscores the complexities of managing prosthetic valve thrombosis and highlights the importance of monitoring and addressing complications of thrombolytic therapy.
Authors
- Pradeep Shrestha
- Sudip Bastakoti
- Bibek Shrestha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4260-7677)
- Rebicca Pradhan
Institutions
- University of Dhaka (BD)
- Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (NP)
- Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (BD)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-11-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9650
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.90