Linezolid-Associated Thrombocytopenia in Children With Renal Impairment

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2014

Publication Title

Journal of Pediatrics Infectious Diseases Society

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jpids/piu035

Abstract

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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