Gene Identified That Increases Risk of Antibiotic Reaction (IMAGE)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Gene Identified That Increases Risk of Antibiotic Reaction

Caption

Elizabeth Phillips, MD, right, Katherine Konvinse, MS, and colleagues have identified a gene that increases the risk for a severe and potentially life-threatening reaction to the commonly prescribed antibiotic vancomycin.

Credit

Photo by Anne Rayner

Usage Restrictions

Photo by Anne Rayner

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.