Ceftriaxone induced acute multi-organ failure syndrome in a Saudi boy with sickle cell disease.

Authors

• Zakaria M. Al-Hawsawi
• Waheed A. Turkistani
• Mohamed A. Al-Aidaros
• Dalal L. Al-Harbi

Abstract

Multi-organ failure syndrome (MOFS) is a rare life threatening complication of sickle cell disease. It is precipitated by severe vaso-occlusive episodes. We report a Saudi boy with sickle cell anemia, who developed acute MOFS following anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone administration. He had a dramatic recovery after red blood cell exchange transfusion and peritoneal dialysis.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

826

Last Page

828

Recommended Citation

Al-Hawsawi, Zakaria M.; Turkistani, Waheed A.; Al-Aidaros, Mohamed A.; and Al-Harbi, Dalal L. (2010) "Ceftriaxone induced acute multi-organ failure syndrome in a Saudi boy with sickle cell disease.," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 31: Iss. 7, Article 16.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.5083