Severe anaphylaxis after a chlorhexidine bath.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Anaphylaxis to chlorhexidine is rare. We report a patient who experienced anaphylaxis during a whole body bath with chlorhexidine. Early signs of a type I allergy may have been masked because of previous concomitant treatment with corticosteroids and PUVA.
Medical subject headings
- Anaphylaxis
- Baths
- Chlorhexidine
- Dermatologic Agents