Ceftriaxone is an empiric
antibiotic widely used in children and is likely to cause ceftriaxone-induced
immune hemolytic anemia (CIIHA). This adverse reaction to ceftriaxone may
result in fatal and severe complications if not diagnosed early. Herein, we
describe management of a rare case of CIIHA. A 5-year-old boy, with sickle cell
disease (SCD), presented with signs of vaso-occlusive crises (VOC),
osteomyelitis (OM), in form of; shoulder pain, swelling and fever treated with
ceftriaxone infusion. Post-infusion patient experienced severe pale,
tachycardia, rapid breathing and lethargic with dark color of urine. Lab
investigations confirmed a sudden drop in hemoglobin indicated severe anemia,
hemolysis and thrombocytopenia. Immediately, the ceftriaxone infusion was
stopped, and supportive care was given.
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