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hypersensitivity reaction to the ingestion or injection of a substance (a protein or drug) resulting from prior contact with a substance
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a rapidly developing and severe systemic allergic reaction. Symptoms may include swelling of the tongue, throat, and trachea, which can result in difficulty breathing, shock, and loss of consciousness. If not treated rapidly, anaphylaxis can be fatal.
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A severe allergic reaction, usually to a drug. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, and rash, sometimes with blisters or hives. Persons experiencing anaphylaxis require immediate medical attention (injection with epinephrine) as this condition is potentially life-threatening.
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exaggerated or unusual reaction of the organism to foreign protein
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the immediate immunologic (allergic) reaction initiated by the combination of antigen (allergen) with mast cell cytophilic antobody (chiefly IgE). anaphylactic (adj) - as in anaphylactic shock - life threatening respiratory distress, vascular collapse and shock; manifesting extremely great sensitivity to foreign protein or other material.
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