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Review
. 2018 Feb;18(1):59-65.
doi: 10.1097/ACI.0000000000000411.

Drug-induced anaphylaxis: is it an epidemic?

Pedro Giavina-Bianchi  1 , Marcelo V Aun, Jorge Kalil
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Review

Drug-induced anaphylaxis: is it an epidemic?

Pedro Giavina-Bianchi et al. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2018 Feb.

Abstract

Purpose of review: The present review addresses the epidemiology, analyzes the current data and promotes global awareness of drug-induced anaphylaxis.

Recent findings: Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency that may cause death! In the last decade, studies have shown an increasing incidence and prevalence of anaphylaxis.

Summary: Drug-induced anaphylaxis fatalities have increased, and this syndrome remains underdiagnosed and undertreated.

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