title: Anaphylactic reaction to penicillin (or penicillin-like substance) in a soft drink.
abstract: An acute anaphylactic reaction occurred in a patient known to be highly sensitive to penicillin following ingestion of the soft drink Wink. Bacteriologic studies showed the presence of penicillin or a penicillin-like substance in the Wink, suggesting it as the cause of the anaphylaxis. The source of this contaminant could not be identified.
mesh_terms: D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology*; D001628:Beverages / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002253:Carbonated Beverages / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D008875:Middle Aged; D010405:Penicillinase / Q000494:pharmacology; D010406:Penicillins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000254:growth & development
chemical_list: D010406:Penicillins; D010405:Penicillinase