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Review
. 1977 Dec;53(626):732-6.
doi: 10.1136/pgmj.53.626.732.

Urticaria--current concepts

A Taaffe
Review

Urticaria--current concepts

A Taaffe. Postgrad Med J. 1977 Dec.

Abstract

The mechanisms, clinical features and management of the various forms of urticaria are discussed. The importance of histamine receptors, complement and the kinin cascade are reviewed.

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