title: Non-fatal anaphylaxis caused by ampicillin scratch-test. Report of case.
abstract: A case of non-fatal anaphylaxis due to an ampicillin scratch-test is reported. The test technique and the management of the patient are described. The need to use a low-concentration solution for skin testing, and the value of skin tests in the detection of immediate allergic reaction in patients at risk, are stressed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Area Dental Clinics, Pleven, Bulgaria.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Stefanoff
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000667:Ampicillin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012882:Skin Tests
chemical_list: D000667:Ampicillin