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In medicine, anaphylaxis is a severe and rapid systemic allergic reaction. Anaphylaxis occurs when a person is exposed to a trigger substance, called an allergen, to which they have become sensitized. Minute amounts of allergens may cause a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction. Anaphylaxis may occur after ingestion, inhalation, skin contact or injection of an allergen. The most severe type of anaphylaxis—anaphylactic shock—will usually lead to death in minutes if left untreated. The w ...
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National Institutes of Health - Mon, 05 Feb 2007 02:30 EST
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- Fauci And Foege Receive Highest Honor From Harvard School Of Public Health For Their Lifelong Efforts At Protecting Health
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 01 Nov 2006 01:00 EST
- Getting a pet: may help reduce your child's allergy risk
The Earth Times - Sat, 07 Oct 2006 08:58 EST
- NC State Receives $3.5 Million To Design New Treatment Strategies For HIV Patients
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 29 Oct 2006 06:00 EST
- Specialist Clinic In Italy Studies Rare Disease
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 26 Oct 2006 03:00 EST
- Study supports theory that pets cut allergy risk
Reuters - Sat, 07 Oct 2006 01:07 EST

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