Delayed and immediate-type hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine.
A case with both contact urticaria and delayed-type contact allergy to chlorhexidine is presented. A review of the literature on hypersensitivity reactions of delayed and immediate type to this compound is given.
Bergqvist-Karlsson
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Department of Dermatology, Uppsala University, Akademiska Sjukhuset, Sweden.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002621:Chemistry; D002648:Child; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012882:Skin Tests; D014581:Urticaria / Q000139:chemically induced*
D002710:Chlorhexidine