title: Anaphylactic hypersensitivity to mercurochrome (merbrominum).
abstract: By the use of intradermal tests, passive transfer (P.K.), and an in vitro histamine release test, we were able to demonstrate immediate hypersensitivity to Mercurochrome in a young man who had suffered anaphylactic shock after having contact with this antiseptic. Cross-reactions among different organic mercurial compounds were observed.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Corrales Torres
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: De Corres
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D005452:Fluoresceins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000139:chemically induced; D008297:Male; D008622:Merbromin / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D005452:Fluoresceins; D008622:Merbromin