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Taking Injections For Typhoid, Have Rash On Both The Hands. What Could The Cause Be?

hi.. i have been taking iv injections monocef and gentamycin for typhoid since 4 days. i had no issues abt it all these days but today5 hours after the morning dose i notised rash on both my hands, till yesterday i had canula on my right hand yesterday they changed it to left.. my blood sample was taken for widal test again today to see the titre levels. i just want to know y am i gettin this rash n i am kinda worried. can any one help me??
Mon, 22 Oct 2012
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HI
rash is common in Typhoid fever, dont worry, it is better to check haemogram also to rule out viral infections, rash subsides in 2 to 3 days .
take care.
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Taking Injections For Typhoid, Have Rash On Both The Hands. What Could The Cause Be?

HI rash is common in Typhoid fever, dont worry, it is better to check haemogram also to rule out viral infections, rash subsides in 2 to 3 days . take care.