Drug-induced anaphylaxis: is it an epidemic?

Purpose of review The present review addresses the epidemiology, analyzes the current data and promotes global awareness of drug-induced anaphylaxis. Recent findings Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency that may cause death! In the last decade, studies have shown an increasing incidence and prevalence of anaphylaxis. Summary Drug-induced anaphylaxis fatalities have increased, and this syndrome remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. Correspondence to Pedro Giavina-Bianchi, MD, PhD, Clinical Immunology and Allergy Division, University of São Paulo, R. Prof. Artur Ramos 178 ap.211A, Jd. América, São Paulo CEP:01454-904, SP, Brazil. Tel: +55 11 30713189; fax: +55 11 30713189; e-mail: pbianchi@usp.br Copyright © 2017 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

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