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Anaphylaxis to human serum albumin.

C T Stafford1, S A Lobel, B C Fruge

  • 1Medical College of Georgia, Augusta.

Annals of Allergy
|August 1, 1988
PubMed
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A pregnant woman experienced severe allergic reactions during plasmapheresis using 5% human serum albumin (HSA). Testing confirmed an IgE-mediated allergy to HSA, highlighting potential risks in specific patient populations.

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Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Plasmapheresis is a medical procedure to remove plasma from the blood.
  • Human serum albumin (HSA) is commonly used as a plasma substitute or adjunct in medical treatments.
  • Adverse reactions to HSA during medical procedures can occur, necessitating investigation into their immunological basis.