Inflammatory nodular reactions after hepatitis B vaccination due to aluminium sensitization.
In 2 patients, pruritic nodules appeared after revaccination against hepatitis B. Aluminium was found to be responsible for this side effect: contact allergy to aluminium was present in both patients, whereas controls were negative.
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Department of Dermatology, Hopital Henri Mondor, Creteil, France.
Flechet
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Revuz
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D000328:Adult; D000535:Aluminum / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D010328:Patch Tests; D014761:Viral Hepatitis Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines; D014761:Viral Hepatitis Vaccines; D000535:Aluminum