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Asystolic cardiac arrest following liposomal amphotericin B infusion: anaphylaxis or compliment activation-related pseudoallergy?

Authors :
Joseph DeLuca
George P Drewett
Jason A Trubiano
Natasha E Holmes
Ana M Copaescu
Source :
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology, Vol 17, Iss 1, Pp 1-5 (2021), Allergy, Asthma, and Clinical Immunology : Official Journal of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2021.

Abstract

Allergic reaction to liposomal amphotericin B is rare. We report a case of cardiac arrest in a 64-year-old woman following liposomal amphotericin B infusion, requiring resuscitation. We also present the results of subsequent skin prick and intradermal testing to liposomal amphotericin on the patient and three healthy controls, highlighting the need for further research into the immunopathogenesis of this reaction.

Details

ISSN :
17101492
Volume :
17
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....f2afb5e34b89406aee6838d845cbedee
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13223-021-00582-x