Syphilis in Transfusion Medicine
Q: A positive VDRL or RPR test is a non-specific screening test for syphilis that can yield false-positive results. True or False?
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Vancomycin can cause 'red man syndrome' (or red neck syndrome), an infusion-related reaction characterized by flushing, pruritus, and erythema of the upper body. It results from histamine release and can be minimized by slowing the infusion rate.
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