Abstract
Anaphylaxis represents a systemic disease occurring after the exposure to an allergen. Drugs for the treatment of anaphylactic reactions (ie, corticosteroids and adrenalin) could induce autonomic alterations, such as tachycardia, hyperthermia, tachypnoea and leucocytosis. We describe the case of a 52-year-old woman presenting with a severe allergic reaction after the ingestion of amoxicillin-clavulanate. The occurrence of ECG alterations, laboratory abnormalities and procalcitonin (PCT) elevation will be discussed with particular emphasis on the possible misleading role of PCT during anaphylactic shock.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e233521 |
Journal | BMJ Case Reports |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 21 2020 |
Keywords
- drugs and medicines
- immunology
- unwanted effects/adverse reactions
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)