Systemic anaphylaxis immediately following delayed hypersensitivity skin tests

Klotz, S.D.; Sweeney, M.J.; Dienst, S.; Klotz, L.R.; Moeller, R.K.; Rosenberg, S.

Annals of Allergy 49(3): 142-145

1982


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-4738
PMID: 6810733
Document Number: 193244
Delayed hypersensitivity skin tests are performed frequently for other than primary immunologic disorders. Systemic anaphylaxis occurred during delayed hypersensitivity skin testing on a healthy, non-atopic individual. This reaction appeared to be IgE mediated. Anaphylactic recovery sets must be readily available whenever such testing is performed.

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