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Review
. 2012 Aug;18(4):308-17.
doi: 10.1097/MCC.0b013e3283557a63.

Anaphylaxis

Marie-Bénédicte De Bisschop  1 , Abdelouahab Bellou
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Review

Anaphylaxis

Marie-Bénédicte De Bisschop et al. Curr Opin Crit Care. 2012 Aug.

Abstract

Purpose of review: This article aims to make a review of the up-to-date knowledge on anaphylaxis and outline the recent advances on pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of anaphylaxis.

Recent findings: New data confirm the increase in prevalence of anaphylaxis and emphasize immunopathologic mechanisms. However, anaphylaxis is often underdiagnosed and guidelines are poorly applied, particularly in emergency departments.

Summary: An improvement of rapid diagnosis and treatment combined with education of population will decrease mortality and morbidity of anaphylaxis.

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