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M. A. Valyasevi, D. E. Maddox and J. T. C. Li, “Systemic Reactions to Allergy Skin Tests,” Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Vol. 83, No. 2, 1999, pp. 132-136.

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• TITLE: Anaphylaxis to Skin Prick Testing in a 29-Year-Old Woman

  AUTHORS: Caroline J. Lodge, Shyamali C. Dharmage, Rida U. Khalafzai, Michael J. Abramson, David J. Hill, Cliff S. Hosking, Katrina J. Allen

  KEYWORDS: Anaphylaxis; Skin Prick Testing

  JOURNAL NAME: International Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol.3 No.6, November 27, 2012

  ABSTRACT: Introduction: Skin prick testing (SPT) is a common test to diagnose IgE sensitization and the rate of adverse reactions is very low. Case Presentation: 29-year-old woman with anaphylactic reaction to routine SPT with 11 allergens (aero and food). Discussion: Allergy profile included multiple food and inhalant allergies, polysensitization, prior episode of anaphylaxis to mushrooms, active eczema and active hay fever but not active asthma. Conclusion: Anaphylaxis to SPT, although a rare event, is unpredictable necessitating availability of appropriate personnel and adequate resuscitation facilities for all testing.