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Measuring Local Anaphylaxis in Mice
Published on: October 14, 2014
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Florence Moret1, Vincent Morel2, Hoa Phong Pham Huu Thien1
1Service de médecine interne, Hôpital fribourgeois, Site de Riaz, 1632 Riaz.
Abstract:
Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of acute systemic allergic reaction and can be fatal in the absence of adequate treatment with adrenaline. We propose to review the different mechanisms underlying anaphylaxis, as well as the diagnostic criteria and its management regarding the 2020 guidelines of the World Allergy Organization (WAO).
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