Anaphylaxis triggered by prick test with latex extract: a case report
São Paulo med. j
; 137(3): 295-297, May-June 2019. tab
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT CONTEXT Adverse reactions associated with prick tests are rare but may be present as serious systemic reactions. CASE REPORT A 38-year-old female nursing technician complained of three episodes of anaphylaxis in one year, all in the workplace. To investigate latex allergy, the patient underwent the prick test with latex, and immediately developed a rash, itchy skin, hoarseness, dyspnea and dry cough. Her condition improved promptly after appropriate measures were established for controlling her anaphylaxis. CONCLUSION:
The skin test must be performed under medical supervision, since complications that can lead to life-threatening reactions, if support measures are not readily implemented, have been attributed to this test.Key words
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LILACS
Main subject:
Skin Tests
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Latex Hypersensitivity
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Anaphylaxis
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Occupational Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
São Paulo med. j
Journal subject:
Cirurgia Geral
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Cincia
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Ginecologia
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MEDICINA
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Medicina Interna
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Obstetr¡cia
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Pediatria
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Sa£de Mental
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Sa£de P£blica
Year:
2019
Type:
Article