Monday, August 22, 2016

Q: Which organ failure is found to be associated with linezolid-induced thrombocytopenia?


Answer:  Renal

Not fully explained but linezolid associated thrombocytopenia is found to be more common in patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).



Reference: 

Wu VC, Wang YT, Wang CY, et al. High frequency of linezolid-associated thrombocytopenia and anemia among patients with end-stage renal disease. Clin Infect Dis 2006; 42:66.

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