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Measuring Local Anaphylaxis in Mice
Published on: October 14, 2014
[Anaphylaxis after carrying out prick tests]
S Vázquez-Cortés1, T Robledo Echarren, B Bartolomé
1Servicio de Alegia, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Madrid. cmcocera@meditex.es
Abstract:
The skin prick test (SPT) is a simple and fast method used routinely in allergology practice. Systemic reactions have been described with this technique on few occasions. We are presenting a case of anaphylaxis with hemodynamic consequences after carrying out skin prick test with a cat dander extract. A 23 years old female who suffered rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma following contact with cats. We performed skin prick test with a battery of the usual inhalants. Twenty minutes after carrying out the prick test the patient showed intense ocular irritation and reddening followed by dysphonia and a feeling of pharyngeal occupation. Although skin prick test is a safe diagnostic approach, it should be performed only in places equipped to treat anaphylaxis and for trained specialists .
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