Leukocytoclastic vasculitis is a rare, small-vessel vasculitis that can be caused by sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim. Most presentations involve skin rash but serious systemic involvement is possible. The precise mechanism is unclear but genetic and immune-based tissue damage has been postulated. The rash often resolves with discontinuation of sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim with or without steroids.
Keywords: N‐acetyl transferase 2; adverse drug reaction; hapten; rash; vasculitis.
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