Life-threatening Chlorhexidine Anaphylaxis: A Case Report
Chlorhexidine is a common antiseptic and disinfectant used in the medical field. Allergy to chlorhexidine has been reported in the literature but life-threatening anaphylactic shock is rare. We present a case of severe anaphylactic shock due to chlorhexidine occurring during surgery. Literatures sug...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Malaysian Orthopaedic Association
2017-07-01
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| Series: | Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.morthoj.org/2017/v11n2/chlorhexidine-anaphylaxis.pdf |