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Levofloxacin-Induced Tendon Rupture: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Linda Stein Gold, HELENA IGRA

The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 2003

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Abstract

Treatment with the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics has become increasingly popular. Clinician preference for quinolones stems from their excellent gastrointestinal absorption, superior tissue penetration and broad-spectrum activity.[1][1],[2][2] However, this has led to widespread and

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