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A Reaction to Penicillin

O. S. PHILPOTT, M.D.; A. R. WOODBURNE, M.D.; J. A. PHILPOTT, Jr., M.D.

AMA Arch Derm Syphilol. 1954;69(4):494-497.

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Penicillin reactions during the past few years have become more and more frequent. The type of reaction has varied considerably but has been usually of the toxic erythema type or urticarial in nature. Reyer goes so far as to say: "It is entirely possible that the urticarial reaction is the only dermal reaction specific for penicillin." We have made an intensive search of the literature and have been unable to find a case in any way similar to ours.

REPORT OF A CASE

Mrs. C. H. S., aged 54 was seen in March, 1953, complaining of firm, only slightly tender nodules in the lateral aspects of both upper arms.

The history revealed that in January, 1952, she had received an injection of penicillin in the left deltoid area and that beginning in a few weeks nodules had begun to develop about the site of original injection. They were only slightly tender. The ones closer to the surface were a dusky red. . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
DENVER

From the private practice of Drs. O. S. Philpott, A. R. Woodburne, and J. A. Philpott Jr., and the Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Dr. O. S. Philpott, Professor.

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