Citation

Ikeda I, Fukushima S. Cureus 2024; 16(2): e53804.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2024, Curēus)

DOI

10.7759/cureus.53804

PMID

38465137

PMCID

PMC10924633

Abstract

Topical levofloxacin has been used safely, but it can induce life-threatening hypersensitivities. We report a case of anaphylactic shock caused by levofloxacin eye drops during the treatment of a corneal injury, confirmed by a prick test. Reported cases of hypersensitivity to levofloxacin and its racemate ofloxacin eye drops are also summarized.

Language: en

Keywords

anaphylactic shock; eye infections; levofloxacin; ofloxacin; prick test