Open AccessKiss-induced severe anaphylactic reactions
Author(s) -
Marina Atanasković–Marković,
Mirjana Živanović,
Marija Gavrović-Jankulović,
Tanja Ćirković Veličković,
V. Djuric,
Snezana Sanković-Babić,
Branimir Nestorović
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.135
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 2406-0895
pISSN - 0370-8179
DOI - 10.2298/sarh1008498a
Subject(s) - medicine , ingestion , anaphylaxis , angioedema , dermatology , allergy , food allergy , anaphylactic reaction , immunoglobulin e , immunology , antibody
Ingestion is the principal route for food allergens to trigger allergic reaction in atopic persons. However, in some highly sensitive patients severe symptoms may develop upon skin contact and by inhalation. The clinical spectrum ranges from mild facial urticaria and angioedema to life-threatening anaphylactic reactions.