Ciprofloxacin-associated Peripheral Neuropathy in a Child: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Fluoroquinolones are reported to have peripheral nerve toxic effects that can be severe and permanent in adults. However, limited data exist for children. We describe a case of acute-onset peripheral neuropathy associated with ciprofloxacin in a 13-year-old boy who was characterized by severe dysesthesia and erythema of both hands and feet, but which resolved promptly after ceasing the antibiotic.

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Limited data exist regarding the peripheral nerve toxic effects of fluoroquinolones in children. We present a case of acute-onset peripheral neuropathy associated with ciprofloxacin in a 13-year-old boy, characterized by severe dysesthesia and erythema of both hands and feet, which promptly resolved after cessation of the antibiotic.