Publications by authors named "Luckencia Pierre"
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- * Atypical HUS is driven by uncontrolled activation of the complement system, which can be triggered by various factors such as infections, malignancies, and genetic mutations.
- * The case presented involves an adult with HUS leading to multiple organ failure and emphasizes the need to consider HUS in adult diagnoses of thrombotic microangiopathies.
In patients receiving vancomycin therapy, serum drug levels are routinely monitored to ensure therapeutic dosing and minimize toxicity. In rare cases, vancomycin levels may be falsely or persistently elevated without any apparent cause. In this case report, we explore a rare case of persistently elevated vancomycin levels despite discontinuation of the drug for days.
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