Streptomycin-induced anaphylactic reaction during in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Indications for in vitro fertilization (IVF) have been cautiously extended over the years. IVF is usually considered to be a technically complex method with only minimal side-effects. We report the case of a woman who developed an anaphylactic reaction during IVF immediately after the embryo transfer.
Abeck
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Department of Dermatology, Universitäts Krankenhaus Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
Kuwert
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Segnini-Torres
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Przybilla
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B
Ring
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D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000276:immunology; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000276:immunology*; D004624:Embryo Transfer; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000276:immunology; D013307:Streptomycin / Q000009:adverse effects*
D013307:Streptomycin