Asystolic cardiac arrest following liposomal amphotericin B infusion: anaphylaxis or compliment activation-related pseudoallergy?

Abstract Allergic reaction to liposomal amphotericin B is rare. We report a case of cardiac arrest in a 64-year-old woman following liposomal amphotericin B infusion, requiring resuscitation. We also present the results of subsequent skin prick and intradermal testing to liposomal amphotericin on th...

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Main Authors: George P. Drewett, Ana Copaescu, Joseph DeLuca, Natasha E. Holmes, Jason A. Trubiano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13223-021-00582-x