Journal of Medical Cases, ISSN 1923-4155 print, 1923-4163 online, Open Access
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Case Report

Volume 7, Number 6, June 2016, pages 197-201

Ceftaroline-Induced Agranulocytosis

Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1. Patient’s absolute neutrophil count during and after completion of ceftaroline treatment.
Figure 2.
Figure 2. Patient’s white blood cell count during and after completion of ceftaroline treatment.

Table

Table 1. Patients Absolute Neutrophil and White Blood Cell Count During and After Ceftaroline Treatment
 
DateWBC count in (103/mm3)Absolute neutrophil count (cells/μL)
June 28, 201511.79,945
June 29, 20159.48,272Ceftaroline started day 1
July 03, 20155.03,564
July 04, 20156.64,884
July 05, 20156.44,928Patient discharged on ceftaroline day 7
August 08, 20150.50Patient admitted 1 day after completing a 40-day treatment of ceftaroline
August 09, 20151.50
August 11, 20151.70
August 12, 20153.3858
August 15, 201511.26,608
August 27, 20159.25,336