METRONIDAZOLE-INDUCED LINEAR IMMUNOGLOBULIN A DISEASE IN A PATIENT SUFFERING FROM ULCERATIVE COLITIS: A CASE REPORT AND FOCUSED REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Metronidazole-induced linear immunoglobulin A disease in a patient suffering from ulcerative colitis: a case report and focused review of the literature

Linear immunoglobulin (Ig) A disease (LAD) is a rare autoimmune blistering dermatosis caused by linear deposition of IgA1 along the dermoepidermal junction of skin and mucosae.It can affect both children and adults.Although idiopathic in most cases, it can also be associated with infections, malignancies, or drug administration.Among medications, a

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