Allergy laboratory

Case Study

Acute Anaphylaxis

The man was presenting with the classical signs of anaphylaxis which is an acute allergic reaction affecting many parts of the body that results from IgE antibodies activating mast cells to release chemicals called histamines and leukotrienes. The cause of the allergic response is uncertain at this time although he has a preexisting allergic sensitivity to bananas and had been blowing up balloons immediately prior to becoming ill so latex may be a consideration.

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