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. 1992 Jul;107(1):78-83.
doi: 10.1177/019459989210700112.

Anaphylaxis in immunotherapy

W E Davis, P R Cook, J P McKinsey, J W Templer

Anaphylaxis in immunotherapy

W E Davis et al. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1992 Jul.

Abstract

Although anaphylactic reactions resulting from immunotherapy rarely occur, when they do occur they can be life-threatening. The literature reveals more than 30 deaths attributed to immunotherapy but numerous reports of anaphylaxis. We reviewed a 5-year experience of immunotherapy in a University practice and their experience with systemic reactions is presented. More than 125,000 injections were given in this time period. Of the 550 patients receiving immunotherapy, 14% experienced anaphylactic reactions, the majority of which were mild.

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