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anaphylaxis
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an·a·phy·lax·is
/ ˌanəfəˈlaksis/
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n.
(also an·a·phy·lac·tic shock / -ˈlaktik/ ) Med.
an extreme, often life-threatening, allergic reaction to an antigen (e.g., a bee sting) to which the body has become hypersensitive following an earlier exposure.
DERIVATIVES:
an·a·phy·lac·tic
/ -ˈlaktik/ adj.
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Anaphylaxis: my "top 10" list.
Magazine article from: Southern Medical Journal; 3/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...multisystem clinical features of anaphylaxis may confuse even the most astute...may have severe consequences. Anaphylaxis, the most severe form of allergic...things we often forget about anaphylaxis: #1. The progression of anaphylaxis...
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Anaphylaxis reports spur stricter Xolair rules.(News)
Magazine article from: Pediatric News; 8/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...so they can be monitored for signs of anaphylaxis. Last month, the Food and Drug Administration...controlled with inhaled corticosteroids. "Anaphylaxis has occurred as early as after the first...The agency said that the cases of anaphylaxis have presented as bronchospasm, hypotension...
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Anaphylaxis following quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccination
Magazine article from: Canadian Medical Association. Journal; 9/9/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...notification of 7 presumptive cases of anaphylaxis in the state of New South Wales, Australia...cases and compared the incidence of anaphylaxis following HPV vaccination to other vaccines...contacted all patients with suspected anaphylaxis and obtained detailed histories from...
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Anaphylaxis reports spur new Xolair requirements.(News)
Magazine article from: Internal Medicine News; 8/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...so they can be monitored for signs of anaphylaxis. The Food and Drug Administration last...controlled with inhaled corticosteroids. "Anaphylaxis has occurred as early as after the first...2. The alert says that the cases of anaphylaxis have presented as bronchospasm, hypotension...
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Incidence of Anaphylaxis Higher Than Previously Reported
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire; 12/12/2008; 700+ words
; ...Communications Manager, The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, +1-703-563-3061, cell...entitled "The etiology and incidence of anaphylaxis in Rochester, Minnesota," Wyatt W...000 population per year caused by anaphylaxis. In addition, the researchers found...
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AAAAI: New Anaphylaxis Research Shows the Need for Additional Education, Research.
PR Newswire; 3/5/2006; 700+ words
; ...susceptible person, may lead to an episode of anaphylaxis. That episode may be mild or life...Hundreds of Americans die each year from anaphylaxis -- a serious allergic reaction that...and new research presented on National Anaphylaxis Day, Sunday, March 5, at the AAAAI...
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Lack of Clear Definition for Anaphylaxis Puts Millions at Risk; Landmark Report Sets the Stage for Universally Defined Diagnostic Guidelines.
PR Newswire; 3/8/2005; 700+ words
; ...Millions of Americans are at risk for anaphylaxis, a severe systemic reaction often caused...latex. Without a clear definition of "anaphylaxis," patients will continue to be improperly...on the Definition and Management of Anaphylaxis" co-sponsored by the National Institute...
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Emergency treatment of anaphylaxis lacking: treatment of anaphylaxis is not consistently practiced across the country, endangering patients.(Clinical Rounds)
Magazine article from: Family Practice News; 1/15/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...to recognize and appropriately treat anaphylaxis in all its guises can have fatal consequences...primary care providers believe they know anaphylaxis when they see it, yet unless a patient...Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Anaphylaxis is a very preventable, very treatable...
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First report of anaphylaxis: 10 case reports
Magazine article from: Reactions Weekly; 9/20/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...patients aged 15 to 25 years experienced anaphylaxis after receiving the human papillomavirus...symptoms which could not be confirmed as anaphylaxis according to the Brighton definition...apparent on examination. The level 2* anaphylaxis was treated with salbutamol [albuterol...
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Exercise-induced urticaria and anaphylaxis
Magazine article from: Mayo Clinic Proceedings; 2/1/1997; ; 700+ words
; Exercise-induced urticaria and anaphylaxis have become increasingly recognized...cholinergic urticaria or exercise-induced anaphylaxis based on the clinical manifestation...dependent and familial exercise-induced anaphylaxis have also been recognized. Further...
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Anaphylaxis
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
Anaphylaxis Definition Anaphylaxis is a rapidly progressing, life-threatening allergic reaction. Description Anaphylaxis is a type of allergic reaction, in which the immune system responds to otherwise harmless substances from the environment...
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anaphylaxis
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
anaphylaxis , hypersensitive state that may develop...cause a violent allergic reaction. Anaphylaxis results from the production of specific...min if no medical help is available. Anaphylaxis differs from immunity ; in immunity...
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Allergies to Alcohol and Drugs
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol, and Addictive Behavior
...swelling) of face and lips or full-blown anaphylaxis (a combination of all the above symptoms...irregular heartbeat) may also occur with anaphylaxis. Any or all of these symptoms occur...histamine, the slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRSA), the bradykinin, and the...
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Insect Sting Allergy
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy through Adolescence
...organs. This type of reaction is called anaphylaxis and can be fatal. Description The majority...as a result of insect sting-induced anaphylaxis. It is possible that this number may...progress rapidly. This reaction is called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is considered a medical...
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Charles Robert Richet
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
...for his discovery of the phenomenon of anaphylaxis. Charles Richet, the son of Alfred...of Medicine at Paris. Discovery of Anaphylaxis In 1890 the phenomenon of antitoxic...and he therefore called the phenomenon anaphylaxis. He showed clearly that the first injection...
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