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Anaphylactic reactions to topical antibiotic combinations.
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  1. D. J. Eedy,
  2. J. C. McMillan,
  3. E. A. Bingham
  1. Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UK.

    Abstract

    We describe two patients who developed anaphylaxis type reactions following the application of the topical antibiotic Polyfax (polymixin B and bacitracin). We draw attention to this potentially serious complication of topical antibiotic preparations and emphasize the need for careful history taking before prescribing such preparations.

    http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.66.780.858

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