Chlorhexidine allergy: Mild allergic reactions can precede anaphylaxis in the healthcare setting
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Chlorhexidine can cause severe immediate-type allergic reactions such as urticaria, anaphylactic shock or, even, cardiac arrest. We report the case of a patient who developed perioperative anaphylactic shock caused by chlorhexidine 1 year after a postoperative urticarial reaction, which was assumed not to be significant at the time. This case highlights the importance of identifying mild allergy symptoms after exposure to chlorhexidine at the pre-anaesthetic assessment to prevent more severe allergic reactions in future.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Turkish Journal of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 4 |
Pages (from-to) | 342-344 |
ISSN | 2667-677X |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |
- Allergy, Anaphylaxis, Chlorhexidine, Drug allergy, Perioperative
Research areas
Links
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6645843/pdf/tard-47-4-342.pdf
Final published version
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